Originally Posted by
BeatNavy
Uncle Paul says “The FAA recently posted an interpretation that non-rev duties of “de minimus” cleaning or other light activities are not considered duty when commuting. The interpretation was requested by our Legal department to clarify confusion surrounding what activities constitute duty. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Chief Pilot.”
De minimus cleaning it is then. My seatbelt will be crossed and the seatback will be cleaned out.
de minimis(the correct spelling) were Jetblue’s words in their letter to the FAA. “Too trivial or minor to merit consideration” according to Webster. So if the FAs were asked how the turn went, you should have cleaned so little that they wouldn’t even mention that you helped.