The FTL is designed to avoid fatigue. The FTL is approved by the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, and is in line with industry-best practice...
Funny how he loves the FTLs so much. Makes you wonder why the company is always seeking FTL variations when by their own admission;
...The scheme addresses all fatigue-related matters, such as maximum duty times as well as mandatory rest periods between long-haul flights, maximum number of flying hours et cetera
Good thing there are no reporters in HKG that ask the tough questions and do a little digging instead of just publishing the company's text-book
PR dribble.