"I have read that XL Airways have said they are not now, and never will release the names of the German Pilots. Is this usual?
My understanding of it was that the XL spokesperson said that it was out of respect for the wishes of the next of kin , and if the next of kin dont want the names released then they shouldnt be released. ( personally I have always thought the releasing of names a bit goulish ... if you didnt know the person what possible relevance can it have to you , and if you did know them personally presumably you will find out anyway ... preferably not by reading their names in the media )