Originally Posted by
bfrich
As a Super Elite member, this enrages me. I too often see off duty pilots in First Class, while I'm told there are no upgrades, or just aren't upgraded out of courtesy. Too much to ask after flying 120k miles last year? Does anyone know if this is in their Union Contract?
Yes, it is in the contract. Air Canada is required to provide J class for Captains who are deadheading to or from their flights.
AC is supposed to plan this out in advance so there is as little for pax as possible.