“They will have an extra pilot and cabin crew on the flight, due to extra flying it… so everybody can have some breaks and have a rest that make sure everybody is awake and safe”
Australia Overnight · Australia Overnight with Tony McManus - Tue 13 Oct, 2026 - Full Show
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What was described
Added an extra pilot and cabin crew on long-haul Project Sunrise flights to allow crew breaks and ensure safety
Said nearby on the same subject
“They had what was called upper class and this is first class treatment at a business class price … chauffeur driven to the airport … better food … friendly cabin crew”
“So that we we actually have a day crew and a night crew so that when they date that, you know, the day crew video editors are done, we can hand that off to the night editors and they'll work while everyone else is sleeping.”
“Defining the role is easier before the employee starts… Resolving scope is easier before the contract is signed… Planning the project is easier before the crew's mobilized.”
“I’m currently team leader on the night shifts… I rise around midday and spend my days quoting, drumming up work, marketing, checking in with day crews and sometimes even assisting day crews after night shifts.”