In previous years when I have flown from Japan (Nagoya or Osaka) to Sydney (via Cairns or Brisbane) on QF, the former Australian Airlines (AO) or even the former Ansett International, there would generally be a crew change (pilots/FAs) in CNS or BNE, with a fresh crew flying on to Sydney.
However, I note that Jetstar International's crew (pilots and FAs) now make the entire trip Osaka-Brisbane-Sydney. They apparently have one overnight layover in Osaka then leave the following evening for Brisbane/Sydney. One of the FAs commented to me that they try to stay up as late as possible after their flight to Osaka, so that they can sleep through the next day prior to the night flight back.
Is anybody aware of what regulations apply to crew rosters etc relating to fatigue?
I was extremely concerned as I noticed two of the FAs who were starting to fall asleep just prior to landing at Sydney. I was just hoping the pilots were feeling a bit more refreshed than the FAs.
However, I note that Jetstar International's crew (pilots and FAs) now make the entire trip Osaka-Brisbane-Sydney. They apparently have one overnight layover in Osaka then leave the following evening for Brisbane/Sydney. One of the FAs commented to me that they try to stay up as late as possible after their flight to Osaka, so that they can sleep through the next day prior to the night flight back.
Is anybody aware of what regulations apply to crew rosters etc relating to fatigue?
I was extremely concerned as I noticed two of the FAs who were starting to fall asleep just prior to landing at Sydney. I was just hoping the pilots were feeling a bit more refreshed than the FAs.