BA Strike - Your Thoughts & Questions

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Originally Posted by pencisely

Might be a CAA minimum but hardly critical to the safe operation of the flight.

Minimum crew numbers are established by the CAA for each type/config on the UK register. There is no procedure for variation from the minimum without explicit permission from the CAA, and then only in compliance with specific criteria.

I've no doubt that your assessment of the minimum crew required is rooted in a wealth of safety and practical experience. Sadly, the CAA, (who clearly lack your depth of knowledge), are the ones that call the shots for now.