I find it interesting that the airlines all disclaim: "shortage of labor or fuel" as not their fault, and not covered under 240.

I spent an hour on the tarmac last night while a substitute copilot drove to the airport and signed in. I hardly consider that outside the control of the airline (in this case, AA) and am even more annoyed that they would make us all get on the plane and wait knowing that the copilot isn't even on his way to the airport yet...

I did not see a link for Alaska airlines. any idea why? Do they not have a rule 240?

Good question. You may have to write to Alaska Air and ask them to send you a copy of 'their' 240 rule.

By the way, you can find rule 240 by clicking on the Archives in the upper left, and then going to the date,5-26 to find it.

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I reviewed the links and did not see any mention of international (non-US) airlines. Does anyone know if airlines such as Lufthansa also have a similar rule?

Thanks
Ron