Qantas Pilots Seek Sanity in Long Haul Skies Qantas long haul pilots are seeking a significant reduction in their workload, specifically a minimum of three "golden days" off every two months.
This demand may seem modest, but it speaks to a deeper issue: the strain of modern air travel on those who fly us halfway around the world.
The current system allows for eight weeks of "blank line" scheduling each year, where an off duty pilot is on call and must be ready to leave home within 45 minutes' notice.