Originally Posted by
The Duke
the development of single pilot flight-decks where applicable in order to cut costs. Heck, they've already gone from 4, to 3, to 2, 1 is the next logical step. The public will go for it because it will ensure cheaper tickets, which, of course, in the eyes of the consumer is always more important than safety.
4 to 3 - still two pilots at the controls.
3 to 2 - still two pilots at the controls.
I dunno about the public embracing single-pilot ops when you have CAL Capts dying on the way to Cancun, JetBlue pilots getting lased in the eyes, and suicidal EgyptAir FOs in the news.
Besides, won't that negate the age 65 thing, ie. one pilot needs to be under 60?
Then again, if the single pilot is only an FO, the company may try to push it through.