Please find below an update regarding:
- New FTL as of 1 July 2020
- COVID-19 Update – Changes at Destinations
- Demonstrations
- Human Factors
New FTL as of 1 July 2020
As of 1 July 2020, the new flight time limitations for Standard and Augmented Crew Operation of the CWA 2020-2022 will become effective. This marks a big change in our daily operation and is the last main claim of the CWA negotiations that is going to be implemented.
Remember, during the CWA negotiations we all – you, your fellow members and we as your Board – put in a lot of effort to achieve these changes in the CWA with the aim to reduce fatigue levels and increase flight safety. As of 1 July, it will depend on us as individuals being part of the Cargolux pilot community to ensure, that these new rules are followed. This requires that we all have a good understanding of them.
Please familiarize yourself with the new tables and read the emails of our “Know your CWA 2020” series, which can also be found on the website under Publications/Cargolux Board/Know Your CWA.
Please bear in mind that we can negotiate conditions for our members but safeguarding their implementation first and foremost is the obligation of each individual pilot. Therefore, we urge you to be vigilant and remember, if you need assistance, the Board is there to help you.
COVID-19 Update – Changes at Destinations
At various destinations where infection rates are dropping there will be a return to ‘normal’ operations and hotels.
Below is the list of these initial changes:
ATL: Layovers will commence shortly
GDL: Mexico City is still above the trigger point on infections. Layovers may commence into GDL initially and then move back to MEX. This will cease staging flights from IAH
ORD: Layovers will move back to downtown
BAH: Layovers will resume
JFK: Layovers move back to NY and initially to the Garden City Hotel on Long Island. The COVID cases in downtown Manhattan are close to the trigger point and once the situation further improves, we will be moving back.
In mainland China, the authorities will require COVID testing for layovers and will impose that crews stay at their nominated hotels. Our position remains that in the current situation, no layovers in mainland China are to be scheduled. We expect BKK to ease their lockdown in early July and SIN continues and will maintain their lockdown most likely at least until September.
The trans-pacific flights operating through CGO have been prioritized during turnarounds to ensure they are able to be completed within the planned FDP. Without you filing ASR’s and informing us, this process would not have been on the radar of Senior Management. This shows once more that your efforts pay off!
Demonstrations
In the US, many cities we operate to have imposed curfews to reduce the violence. Please be vigilant in SEA, LAX, DFW, ATL and ORD. It appears to be abating and demonstrations appear to be more peaceful. At LCK and SEA the layovers were temporarily moved away from the hotspots.
In HKG the airport hotel will continue to be used. As indicated in previous updates the recommended hotel was not chosen and your feedback is required if any deficiencies or disturbances occur during your rest. It is expected to move back to the Shangri La in Kowloon as soon as possible.
Human Factors
We would like to remind our members to support the Human Factors department in the Cargolux Flight Crew Job Analysis, if possible. The original email was sent before the COVID-19 crisis on 29 January. A reminder was sent recently on 4 June 2020.
The Human Factors Department is conducting this validation study on Cargolux’s pilot selection procedures in compliance with EASA regulation ED Decision 2018/012/R AMC1 CAT.MPA.175(b). The information you provide remains anonymous if you wish so.
If you would like to assist, please search your emails with the title ‘Invitation to Participate in Cargolux Flight Crew Job Analysis’.
