I am confused... perhaps someone can explain.
Ultra Long Range Operation
"An operation by a Two Crew Aircraft requiring three or more pilots involving a time difference of six hours or more between the places where the Duty Period starts and finishes."
Chicago to Amsterdam is a 7 hour time difference. However, its being run as a 2 man crew.
I thought the special exemption was for the 12 hour time zone difference. Did CX get 2 man ULR as well?