Sorry Glofish,
I was thinking more of the spectacle wearing Scot brothers. I know they would walk 500 miles, am just wondering if they would try for the 5000 as stated in the title. It was posted early in the morning ok, don't judge me!!!
I can guarantee that the dudes in the 380 didn't just continue on regardless. Lots of thought, consideration, calculations and consultation would have taken place while decision making.
As an aside the continuation policy and its relevant considerations are taught when doing 340 or 380 courses. So the flight deck members have a very good handle of what's required.