Originally Posted by
trip
Yes "unforeseen circumstances" has been defined by the FAA as not in your original awarded schedule, I.E. your bid. So any schedule change becomes "unforeseen", very convenient. Take it up withe FAA, they made the rules and then let the carriers trample them.
FAA reports to Congress, Congress reports to lobbyists. Our friendly aviation authority is between a bit of a rock and a hard place.