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08-01-2024, 10:14 AM

#41

CA1900

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Originally Posted by Duckdude

I’m guessing SWA doesn’t have a contractual 8 hour limit without augmentation like United does. So they can use the entire 9 hours allowed under 117? Coming back to DEN is shorter so they can do that in under 8 on a redeye? Just a guess.

All correct. Also, adding augmented crew operations will trigger a contract reopener.

08-01-2024, 02:19 PM

#42

Smooth at FL450

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Originally Posted by Duckdude

Execution Daily Block Time
Local Domicile
Report Time
Maximum Reassigned
(Scheduled) Maximum Actual
0000-0459 7:30 8:00
0500-1959 8:45 9:00
2000-2359 7:30 8:00

We can only go to 9 hours if we report before 1959 domicile time.

08-01-2024, 03:30 PM

#43

flyguy81

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Originally Posted by Smooth at FL450

That’s FAR restricted, not CBA restricted.

08-03-2024, 05:02 AM

#44

md11pilot11

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Originally Posted by tmtbiker

Didn't CO used to use a row of coach for the 'rest' seat pre merger for the 75 flying to Europe? I wonder if SWA is trying something similar. What does the SWA contact say about rest seats and augmenting? I wonder if today's FAA would sign off on something like that, too.

United GUM 737s have extra recline first class seats as crew rest and the row behind them is blocked off when they are used.