regulator versus company FDL
I can tell for sure, that more accidents like this will follow if LCC do not introduce reduced FDLs.
Regulator limits are exactly THAT - LIMITS!
You cannot do 500 block hours in 5 months "because the airline business is becoming more seasonal"!
The kind of medium haul return trips that do not allow for any leeway in case of diversion is a very bad practice!
Wizz Air flies from Eastern Europe to DWC and back in one go - same like this poor sods had to fly to Rostov.
In case of diversion the s--t hits the fan.
On top of the FDL that grounds the crew, there are issues with handlers, refueling, pax convenience, to name a few...
So SURPRISE, SURPRISE - some guys diverted, some poor sods didn't!
I believe the so called slogan that LCC/UCC wave at us - 'NOW ANYBODY CAN FLY" is wrong!!! It puts unbelievable pressure on crews and presents unacceptable risks for happily unaware pax...
IMHO!