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Old Feb 7, 2019 | 9:29 am
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Originally Posted by lg20
http://vi.rtuo.us/forum/docs/contrac...-full-text.pdf

This is the 2013 TA, but it should be similar to the current contract.
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    2. Deadhead Five Hours or Less: Seating will be provided in the following order with respect to deadheads of five hours (5:00) or less, unless described in A.1 above.
      1. First Class, if available.

        (1) FirstClassAvailability:Firstclassseatingshallbe made available to deadheading pilots provided first class revenue passengers are not displaced.
Interesting. Thanks for this. Interpreted according to plain language, this would apply to award redemptions, GGU-at-booking upgrades and upgrades made within priority windows prior to day of travel. That's some impressive bumping authority. I'm guessing it doesn't come into play very often. Glad it's never happened to me.
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