Originally Posted by
DL31082
In the FARs it states that you have to have 24hours off every 7 days. Off has been interpreted by the FAA as free from any obligation to the company.
FAR 121 differentiates between "rest period" and "free of duty". I'm guessing that you can't find an interpretation that says "duty" includes making a phone call or going online.
http://www.nata.aero/data/files/abj/...ations_abj.pdf