Originally Posted by El Peso

I really don’t understand what we’re even debating here. Of course AA requires a lie flat biz or first class seat for long haul DH. Let’s put this to bed once and for all for Christ’s Sake. Here’s the language straight from our contract.

International Deadhead

Pilots who are scheduled to deadhead on transoceanic international flights, on flights to or from Hawaii and Alaska, and on flights south of the equator will be provided business class accommodations (or first- class accommodations if the aircraft is not configured with business class). If a pilot scheduled to deadhead to base on the last leg of a sequence chooses to deviate from the scheduled deadhead in order to deadhead to the pilot's residence or designated city, business class accommodations will be provided, if available at the time of booking. (JCBA 19.D.1.b)