We were told by the company that the 2 ULR rule was brought in by the company to reduce fatigue and time zone exposure.
I'm guessing now they can't roster the 380 guys, that suddenly ULR's and time zone exposure have become less tiring and fatiguing. Must be something to do with the excellent bunks in the 380.
3 Crew normal FTL's
To be clear the operating crew need a minimum of three hours rest to extend duty. The Augment guy doesn't need three but should be given equal if possible.. i.e over 3 hours for all pilots.
So going to PVG the augmenter may only get 2:20 hr.. as flight time is not long enough for all crew to have three hours.
Coming back all should get the same as long as its over three hours each.
Capt's should know the rules and not try this on!
F/O's should know the rules as well and not allow Capts to burn them out.
Burn out is only used one flight Lusaka-Harare. (see FCN)
Thats how I see it.
Suggestions?