Derogation at home base
Hello,
Just wondering if this is also happening at any other outfit out there
I am a pilot for a large cargo company in Europe.
We fly a very large network all over the world that includes very long trips crossing many time zones and even crossing the dateline as much as twice in one trip.
With the introduction of the new FTLs, I have noticed that our crew planning department is using derogation to ORO.FTL.235 by providing rest accommodation at home base to avoid the minimum local night requirement.
My understanding of the said derogation is that it is to be used in special occasions and in a seldom manner.
And not to make it a common practice to contour the minimum rest required after crossing several time zones.
Otherwise, what is the purpose of having a home base?