Originally Posted by
DAWGS
I also think during this time frame they were considering breaking up the carribean club with 2 type rated FOs and one capt., instead of two complete crews (one enjoying dinner and a movie deadheading back). I guess those will go away and require just two pilots with the new FTDT rules.
Why would they go away with the new rules. The requirement is contractual not FAR. Current FAR's require 1 CA and 2 FO's. Contractually Delta is required to double crew those flights.