Originally Posted by
JustUnderPar
Ever talk to anyone at a legacy that flies the 777. 2 Round trips a month and that is it. Dont even get them started on Vacation, Carry-in, "strategic bidding"......they get all excited. 15+ hours on an airplane (not in first class) YIKES!!!!
So I think the Polar ops are a good thing. More pilots, no DH's on these flights....Just my humble opinion.
I usually do polar flights (IAD-PEK) and other high latitude, great circle type flights (IAD-NRT, DXB-IAD, FRA-SFO, etc. )flights: LOVE THEM! They are our most senior trips.
Usually 50 hours away from base with a flight time of 27+ hours. 2 relief pilots means the flight is broken up in half for breaks. ATC is very slow paced and the layovers are just long enough to get a pop, get some rest and do a little sightseeing. Some trips are even timed in such a way they are mostly on the front side of the body clock.
We do three a month. 81 hours pay, about 150 hours away from base. Highly civilized flying and as I said it is our most senior flying.