The contract has language pertaining to mid trip DHD’s/deviation. It requires Chief Pilot (or his designees) approval. Seems like this would allow them to place restrictions on it due to it needing approval.

Status quo defined by the Railway Labor Act (RLA), status quo refers to existing pay, rules, and actual, objective working conditions and practices which were in effect prior to the time a major dispute arises.

It sucks, but not sure it is a contract violation. Most are happy to continue the stalled process we are in it appears. All or most trips getting covered. Must be minimal frustration within our ranks