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Old 11-30-2006 | 08:23 PM
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Default Captain's Authority at Foreign airlines... EK, EY etc....

I was wondering if maybe TyphoonPilot could answer some questions I'm curious about....

Do captains have a lot of say in things about the flight? For example, if the captain wants another 5,000 lbs of fuel does he pretty much get it or have to "convince" dispatch?

Basically is it somewhat similar to here in the states? Any other cavaets which are quite a bit different or is it mostly the same?

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Old 12-03-2006 | 05:44 AM
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I've worked for two foreign airlines. It's pretty much the same as anywhere else. If I want 2 tons extra, that's it. I don't have to convince anyone.
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Old 12-03-2006 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Kapitanleutnant
I was wondering if maybe TyphoonPilot could answer some questions I'm curious about....

Do captains have a lot of say in things about the flight? For example, if the captain wants another 5,000 lbs of fuel does he pretty much get it or have to "convince" dispatch?

Basically is it somewhat similar to here in the states? Any other cavaets which are quite a bit different or is it mostly the same?

K
Agree with Phil here. While my company is getting a bit concerned about fuel costs and extra uplift they have never questioned me taking an extra 2 tonnes because of T-Storms forecast at the arrival airport. In regards to other issues where the Captain might want to use some authority to get things done it's a fine line to walk. Some places will do exactly what you want, but then they won't renew your contract because you stepped on somebody's toes.

In general I would say that Captain's authority is better at many overseas carriers than it is in the States. Always best to use it judiciously though.


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