Limited Risk,
What I am saying is there is obviously a difference of opinion here. Air NZ has deemed it safe to operate whereas Qantas has deemed it unsafe to operate, who is right?? I don't really care either way, I am just wondering who has made the policy for both airlines, what was this based on, at some stage it must have been a 'judgement call' as to whether you fly or don't fly. Sorry if the term 'gut call' has offended you but ultimately it does come down to a judgement as shown by the fact that some airlines are flying and some are not. I personally am with you, I would refuse to fly at night, as I don't trust forecasts and predictions that much, but as I type I can still hear Air NZ aircraft operating from the local airport and it is dark, so other Captains must be happy to trust those predictions. Thankfully Qantas took the decision out of my hands.