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Nov 21, 2024 | 1:15 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by clubord

Flight Time
8+ hours - 3 pilots
12+ hours - 4 pilots

* If we need an IRO only on the way back it is still augmented both ways.

Ah, that explains why I was getting confused, didn't think about that part.

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwe92fan

There are domestic flights just as long that don’t have these requirements - so was curious…. I do realize it is plane dependent however.

Maybe it has something to do with red eyes / international?

I'm not aware of a domestic or redeye factor, only flying time. Not all planes need to take a J seat when augmented, as some have crew bunks, such as the 787s and the 773.

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