Originally Posted by
M5000
I'm a bit confused about the A350 order due to a few things. Maybe someone can clear it up for me(us)
1. I've read the A350 has a non compatible crew facility. If so, how is it viable, and how do the other carriers deal with it?
2. Are there any plans to schedule it where it doesn't require a global crew compliment?
Thanks,
M
1) Yup, it has been suggested that there's a FAR 117 problem with the 350. Since no other US carrier has it (yet) there is no official solution but apparently it will need a FAA waiver. Note that the UAL pilot contract is a bit different than DAL's and AA's on that topic.
2) Really no point in buying an expensive long range airplane and then not using internationally.