Originally Posted by
CALMSP
if there are no pax, there shouldn't be any need for FA's. CO use to run baggage charters to Mexico with bags in all the seats, but only pilots. No difference than a maintenance ferry or reposition flight.
If they put one pax on the plane, then you'd have to min staff based on amount of seats.
IATA is recommending that there be some crew in the cabin for fire suppression reasons. I also know the Singapore CAA is mandating cabin crew for that reason too.