Probably need more!! There are more routes planned for S09 than there was 08.
With the addition of Sharm et al, that will also place a greater no of staff on longer rest periods.
At one point over x-mas, with all the extra chaters, someone in Crewing told me there was NO stanby cover ANYWHERE that day for 757 Captains!!!! .............. and we're supposed to work the summer with the same crew ??
Still, I will be glad of the extra hours and could certainly do with the pay (who couldn't) , but we can only work what is legal...........
Good luck to all who have applied and I wish you even more luck if you end up having to fly with me!!