Great post TOGAThrust may I add a few things to your list.
GCAA and EK are controlled by the same person hence no real oversight from the authority
Under reporting of check in times beside slightly adjusted in AUG still not correct especially as outstation check in time has not changed at all. Also see WSJ Article.
Sim and Training events not counted towards Flight Duty which leads easily to busting the 900h yearly limit together with the mentioned factoring.
Threatening company culture which undermines the fatique reporting system.
Roster compression, Reduction of off days, Ridiculous short layovers, Flying East-West without any acknowledgement of body clock, not granting leave, off days filled up with online learning,
monthly target increased to now 95h, forcing pilots to fly even when sick ...
And yes the ME Airlines have a huge problem, following ICAO Regulation hence overworking their crews,
treating crew like slaves and endangering safety for the sake of unfair competition and profit.
2 accidents in a years time speak volumes what is going on here!
Last edited by Talparc; 14th Dec 2016 at 23:57.