Capt SEA, I agree with that.
A union official should have (If they have one) at EK?
Being contacted and Intervened before they were given their dismissals?
That alone is bad practice and maybe an illegal violation of the pilot's rights, By not giving them the chance to explain the reasons of the incident before any form of dismissals are made.
And the Aviation Inspectorate in the country of the incident consulted also on the decision.
If it was myself involved, I would have ran an experienced Solicitor/Lawyer against EK for a case of unfair dismissal, Regardless of money just for THE PRINCIPLE.
The pilot's are maybe going down that avenue?
And as Capt SEA said this has probably happened before on similar flights, But unfortunately this was an unlucky day.
I blame the Airline for this by 'Spinning their crews' round in a wheel as much as they can until they are so fatigued they are 'Talking, Walking & flying as zombies!!
But EK do not seem to have made any form of discussion on the issue of crew fatigue & adequate rest.
When the Joe public read this what ideas will they get about flying with EK??