Flight Attendants along with pilots and air traffic controllers are classified by the Department of Labor as “essential to the operation of the aircraft.” Pilots and air traffic controllers have fatigue programs in place. It’s past time that Flight Attendants receive the nonreducible 10-hour minimum rest as instructed by Congress in the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Bill.

Flight Attendants along with pilots and air traffic controllers are classified by the Department of Labor as “essential to the operation of the aircraft”. Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers have fatigue programs in place. It’s time for Flight Attendants to have a comprehensive fatigue policy!

• APFA Hotline FAA Reauthorization Bill - 6.28.17
• Michael Huerta letter
• FAA Reauthorization and Rest Legislation Hotline - October 2015