Originally Posted by
31wins
Not so, deadheading is not duty and it's not rest. Duty is defined as the time you show for a trip (intending to fly, not sort magazines) until you're relased into rest. I think that's probably why the NPRM has language specifically directed to fix this "duty loophole"
Guide to Flight Time Limitations and Rest Requirements
I gotta disagree, and deadheading most certainly is a duty period. The link you provided drives home the point.
"However, any "deadheading" required by a carrier cannot be considered "local transportation" and therefore cannot be considered to be a part of a required rest period under the regulations."
Nowhere in there did it state deadheading (or any other company related work) is not duty.
The only exception is transportation which is "local in nature" - a co-terminal, or the van ride to the hotel, which is correct.
Regardless, I'm glad the NPRM clarifies this issue.