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Just to give you another side to the discussion given by AB Girl. The rules on crew hours in the UK are controlled by the CAA under CAP371 but also under the juristriction of the EU. In 99% of the rules in CAP371 these are well under those allowed in Europe. UK Airlines have for many years searched for a level playing field with Europe and to an extent we have it now. However, the CAA and to their credit so far all UK Airlines are sticking to CAP371. A good example is at night in the UK we can do 10.15 hours for a 2 sector night reporting after 2200 whereas in Europe 11.45. In the UK we're limited to 3 earlys or nights, in Europe - no limits. So AB girl is correct to a certain extent that CAP371 needs changing, why not for example run 4 earlys or 4 nights instead of the mix she had?. Safer - yes given the studies undertaken by Airlines that operate that sort of programme.
Many Airlines are now adopting Fatigue Risk Management programmes, crews have to complete sleep studies, under take alertness tasks whilst on duty etc. Many Airlines don't and state that CAP371 gives them the protection they need (Big Bird Airways for example).
Overall your better placed in my view flying with a UK Airline