Originally Posted by nakazawa

FLAG is FLAG. I don't anticipate the FAA attorneys differentiating between names on the side of the jet. Also, there's no allowance in Supplemental to conduct ETOPS (B-777). So, unless there’s some sort of magical wand, and I don’t see us being the favorite son of the FAA right now, hybrid rulings coming down in our (FDX’s) favor are unlikely.

I suggest everybody take a look at the FAR 121.4xx series, and some of the 121.6xx series. If you've got questions about scheduling, rest, and duty, you'll find some of your answers - regardless of when the NPRM comes to pass. Internationally, knowing when you do - and don't need an alternate (flights over 6 hours, and weather less than 1000/3 above/below expected approach mins) will provide some answers.

Scheduling will be HUGE internationally I think. Under supplemental our only limitation was 100 hours in a ROLLING 30 days. Now our 100 hour limit is in a calendar month, with an additional 30/7 (32/7) restriction. AND, at least internationally, there will be double the block time off when we return to domicile. Block 30 – off 60 – so hooking the OAK zit to that long pairing will need to be done at the beginning – not the end. Turning crews back and forth across the Pacific won’t be easy, and RFO’s – watch your hours! When you block into ANC after a short ANC-PVG-ANC, blocking 20 hours – you’re off for essentially 2 days before CRS can use you. NOT WAIVABLE! Contractually, we still have the 4-3-2 blocks of days off and min days off restrictions.

This is going to be FUN – and I’m excited!

Nakazawa