Wunwing:
You make some good points, I have no idea how EFA will handle those issues, I would assume they're looking at that now. I've just passed along what I've been told by an extremely reliable source first hand.
No 744 freighter can make transpacific unless about 70% full, which I can assure you is not the case with these trips. They are always scheduled to slip in Honolulu. I understand the intention is to run PVG-ORD/JFK during the quieter months of the year, thus eliminating the ANC stop. But ANC will still be required quite often.
No S/Os, just extra F/Os or Capts on sectors that require 3 crew. And obviously with just the one aircraft initially, you would imagine crewing it would be a nightmare. Lots of paxing. It will get better if/when the other two come along.
It'll be interesting to see how EFA handle it. Good luck to all involved.
Last edited by OhForSure; 13th May 2013 at 01:39.