Originally Posted by shiznit

Win for FTB! Already in the PWA:

5.E.10. A pilot scheduled for a layover of more than 12 hours (block-to-block) will receive lodging at a downtown hotel.
Exception one: Such lodging may be provided at a hotel in the vicinity of the airport if the MEC Hotel Committee has approved the use of such hotel in connection with the layover.
(bold mine)

The MEC Hotel Committee Chairman has met with DAL Flt Ops Mgt and changed min layover times for designated cities for this reason. (after making the recommendations to the MEC and getting direction/permission to pursue said changes)