3.31.25 – Contract Implementation Update #21: “Self-Book” Deadhead Implemented April 1, 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025

Contract Implementation Update #21

“Self-Book” Deadhead
CBA 16.G and H

Coming April 1st

You will now have the option to change your scheduled deadhead to an alternate deadhead on the first or last leg of your sequence using the Self-Book deadhead feature in Crew Portal. Click on ‘DH’ to begin the self-book process (see red circle in the photo below).

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When Can I Change My Deadhead?

• Front-End Deadhead (16.G): Change your deadhead from the 20th at 12 PM (DFW Time) (when bids are final) until 2 hours before departure of scheduled deadhead flight.
• Back-End Deadhead (16.H): Change your deadhead after signing in for your sequence and up to 1 hour prior to scheduled deadhead.
• Back-End Deadhead/Return to Crew Base Same Day of Last Live Leg (16.H.4.b): Change your deadhead after last working leg and up until 1 hour prior to scheduled deadhead.

Tip: Make bookings early for better seat availability.

I Changed My Deadhead. Now What?

Flight Attendants are required to contact Crew Scheduling/Crew Tracking to notify them of a No-Show for the originally scheduled deadhead.

• Front-End (16.G): Notify promptly after booking.
• Back-End (16.H): Notify after your last live leg debrief or upon booking, if after debrief of your last live leg.

Tip: Keep a record of your alternate flight number to import into Travel Planner.

Go to Jetnet > Travel Planner > Trips > Import > Enter Your PNR or Flight Info > Click Import Again

Key Reminders

• You can book an alternate deadhead from the 50 states and Puerto Rico
• Reserves:
  • 16.G– Crew Scheduling approval will not be unreasonably withheld
  • 16.H – With Crew Tracking consent
• Lineholders: 16.G & 16.H– You are notifying Crew Scheduling or Tracking of your No-Show election
• Once you make any changes to your original scheduled deadheads, the trip can NOT be dropped or traded in any of the scheduling tools.
• Review your designated commuter city by clicking on your profile in Crew Portal.

Contact the Contract Implementation Committee (CIC)

To contact us with any questions regarding all things CBA Implementation, please use our contact form located on APFA.org > CBA Implementation> Contact the CIC and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

In Unity,

Kelly J. Hagan
LGA

Hunter Meredith
PHL

Wendy Oswald
LAX

Mike Sosa
DFW