Originally Posted by captainv

Brokenwind, there is no CBA requirement for a backup flight. Travel will almost never give in without intervention from the union, but you don't have to accept it. A backup flight is useless anyway - what if it's oversold? Say your previous flight cancels, what guarantee is there you'll be one of the lucky few to get the last seat? None. If your flight cancels, they call out a reserve - that's what they're for.