Emirates changes pilot, crew rosters on US flights after Trump order

Emirates airline has changed pilot and flight attendant rosters on flights to the US following the sudden US travel ban on 7 Muslim-majority countries, highlighting the challenges facing airlines to deal with the new rules. The carrier, which flies daily to 11 US cities, has made "the necessary adjustments to our crewing, to comply with the latest requirements," an Emirates spokeswoman said Sunday. She added US flights continue to operate to schedule. "I cannot think of anything comparable. This brings a mix of administrative confusion, impact and uncertainty for many travellers as well as practical operational headaches and complexities for airlines in planning their flight programmes," one independent aviation consultant said. <br/>