No More Alcohol on Deadheads?
12-16-2017, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by BeatNavy
What’s the thought about non-uniformed jumpseaters who are riding in the cabin being allowed to drink? I only ask because ALPA says no booze even if you are in a first class seat while “jumpseating” in street clothes because you are an additional crew-member. I would think, practically speaking, a DH crew-member is as much (or more) of a crew-member as a jumpseater occupying a cabin seat. I say more because 1) DHs are being compensated 2) a DH is considered duty by the FAA 3) deadheaders are familiar with their airline’s procedures and are potentially better equipped than an offline jumpseater to “assist.” I don’t see ALPA fighting this fight. Both ALPA airlines I’ve worked for prohibit alcohol on deadheads.
Personally, I think if you’re in a cabin seat, regardless of how you got there (rev, nonrev, jumpseat flow back, positive space, deadhead), then you are a passenger, and you aren’t performing any crew duties, and booze should be allowed, just like it is for passengers in the exit row who aren’t refraining from alcohol in the event they have to assist. Hopefully you guys get this new policy reversed. If we “self” out of a DH (deviate is I think what you guys call it) and non-rev instead, nothing is stopping us from drinking. Is that a possible bypass of this rule for you guys?
Personally, I think if you’re in a cabin seat, regardless of how you got there (rev, nonrev, jumpseat flow back, positive space, deadhead), then you are a passenger, and you aren’t performing any crew duties, and booze should be allowed, just like it is for passengers in the exit row who aren’t refraining from alcohol in the event they have to assist. Hopefully you guys get this new policy reversed. If we “self” out of a DH (deviate is I think what you guys call it) and non-rev instead, nothing is stopping us from drinking. Is that a possible bypass of this rule for you guys?
12-16-2017, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
This is a pinprick compared to the percentage of cost reduction they hoped for but never achieved with 7.5.
12-16-2017, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by captkdobbs
What was "7.5"? Some other cost cutting program? Just curious.
12-16-2017, 12:19 PM
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