Originally Posted by
11jetphlyer
I heard the rumor the switch to Flag/Domestic Regs occurs on January 1. The 777 and the instant communication with the 727 still need to be proven to the FAA.
What will the new international pairings look like with the duty regs?
Got the following from GOC dispatch management type at RGS last week:
1. Flag Ops switch will occur in Jan even though we should be ready in Nov. Don't want to disrupt peak.
2. When the switch does occur, the MD will require at least 80 additional crews due to Flag Ops time restrictions. Not sure where those crews are coming from as in whether or not those bodies are already built into our current MD manning.
SD