As I read the rules concerning there are many instances where they talk about a "flight" and a "pairing".
1.4 The number of flight sectors within a single pairing is restricted to a maximum
of 4 for planning purposes.
1.5 A ULR flight may only be planned as a single flight sector unless operational
restrictions require an en-route landing on the day of operation.
1.7 A maximum of 2 ULR pairings may be awarded or assigned during any calendar month.
2.1. The schedule for an individual ULR pairing and the applicable rest strategy requirements are shown in the applicable Rest Strategy Plan.
The point I am making is that they do acknowledge a difference between "pairing" and "flight" in the document. So when they say flight they mean flight.
Gulf News, I think you are correct. It wouldn't stand up in court, which makes me wonder who will be the defendant, the company or the Pilot in Command.
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