Originally Posted by
buckeyefanflyer
The employees point out those with less seniority were given the charter routes over them this at first is a management union issue. Every airline I have known offers seniority for all flight crews in getting first choice at their schedule.
Not necessarily at UA. Here is what the UA F/A CBA says about charter flight staffing (I have bolded the relevant parts):
9 . Charters and Special Purpose Flights
a . Charters, extra sections and scenic flights assigned to a Base will be available for use in line construction or placed in open time, unless a particular Flight Attendant(s) has been requested by the charter organization.
b . Charter pairings may be constructed with a report time up to forty-five minutes (0:45) earlier than the normal check-in time for that aircraft type . In the event that the Company increases scheduled check-in time(s), it shall make increases in five minute (0:05) increments up to a maximum increase of forty-five minutes (0:45) and Flight Attendants shall be paid for the increased time in accordance with Section 6 .R .6 .
c . Special Purpose Flights. The Company may assign specific Flight Attendant(s) to a limited number of flights not to exceed ten (10) per year when it determines that the circumstances call for a particular crew, e .g . inaugural flights or those with a high profile or significant publicity opportunity.
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the CBA.