I'm non-aircrew & therefore not terribly qualified (or seeking) to pass any kind of judgement here, but I'm a bit confused:
Were these gentlemen due to fly next day?
Were they on standby to fly next day?
Were they due to attend work at all next day?
Were they on stand-down/rest next day?
These are not facetious questions; I'm just trying to get the picture here.
HB