Delta Flight 6499, SEVEN HOURS on the tarmac

Are you seriously questioning the necessity of crew rest? This particular crew was removed after reaching 16 hours on duty. Flight time to DFW is typically 3.5 hours, barring any weather diversions, etc...Taxi time at JFK often exceeds 3+ hours during peak evening departure times, as most international flights depart then. Simply ask yourself- do you really want someone who has been on duty over 23 hours in control of your aircraft on landing several hours later? Use your head!

Aren't you NOT supposed to have electronics out during takeoff's or lands? isn't it only during 10,000 feet in the air?

well delta is still one of my favrites!

If you want to blow Delta's head off, blow the management, don't blame the employee's, they're just doing their job.

did they offer you anything like a free flight or just anything to apologize?

mmmmnnnnooooo not really

wow

how come so many pilots are forign that fly for american airlines

And the crew HAS TO follow the FAA regulations otherwise the company gets fined huge amounts.. it's just so very unpleasant no matter how you look at it..