1:50 Rule NPRM Australia
There is currently a CASA NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rule Making) that seeks to change the current 1:36 rule to 1:50.
Comments on the proposal close in early April 2010.
Silence on the topic from cabin crew, the media and the politicians has been deafening.
Those that started in the industry after the CASA regulatory review in the 1990's may not be aware that there was a successful campaign to retain the 1:36 ratio. Many of the individuals involved have since left flying and are unable to resume the battle.
The issue has safety and work condition implications.
Lets hope there is a will to carry on the good work that was done by so many volunteers over so many years to make our workplace safer and healthier.