Originally Posted by
Purple Drank
Two transcon legs now need 2 captains and 2 FOs. If augmented, some will need one CA and 2 FOs.
I can't imagine the company would do it unless it saved them money and required fewer pilots.
Purple,
If you fly Lax-JfK-Lax now, there are approximately 11 Capt hours and 11 FO hours. If you fly it augmented, there are still 11 Capt hours, but now 22 FO hours. The company would save 2 hotel rooms and some per diem, but hardly an even tradeoff financially. What am I missing here?
Omar