Seasexsun,
Possible but NOT probable.
They don't need to change the requirements as no one gets a command on longhaul airliner with 1500 hrs total time anyway. Minimum requirements in jet airliner companies are much higher than that.
Why? You gotta learn how to crawl before you can walk.
Show me the airlines that give you a command with 1500 hrs on a Airbus 380 or similar!?
In good times with rapid expanding airlines I'm sure the airlines would use this opportunity to promote people to capt. when reaching minimum requirement.
Why don't EZY, RYR or Emirates or other similar airlines do early promotions with 1500 hrs in order to meet their demand for new capts? I mean if the JAA requirement is 1500 hrs it got to be safe as you claim it?
