Perhaps RC was kind enough to fill some gaps in the roster left by the 3 recently dismissed commuters.
Those irresponsible commuters. Paxing into Hkg prior to operating.
As the GMO rightly says;
1. When paxing on an aircraft, the whole flight provides an opportunity for rest and relaxation. And
2. A 12 hour flight in a business class seat provides a 12 hour rest opportunity.
That'll teach the Aussie commuters. A 9 hour "rest and relaxation" is obviously not long enough.
A bit like the the 3rd floor hero's who show up for a long haul/split duty/red eye, having spent the day in the office, claiming playing solitaire at their desk doesn't count towards duty time. It's legal. (remembering they use legal as a euphemism for safe)
Fascinating. Would be interesting to see the FAA/JAR's take on that.
Watching the DFO in his death throes had until now been mildly amusing. Now he's less than pathetic.
However, I am intrigued that a flight requiring 4 crew can be equally as easy with 3 crew.
I'm looking forward to him explaining how no pay rise can be equally as rewarding as a pay rise.