"We have seen a significant increase in investigatory meetings related to pass travel violations in recent weeks. Specifically, we have seen multiple cases where Flight Attendants have utilized pass travel after calling out sick or while on [family and medical leave] or other approved leave."
"Pass travel allows airline employees and their family members to fly for free or at a reduced rate. They travel on standby, so they have to wait for available seats after all paying passengers have boarded. Crew members can also travel in a jumpseat."
"The flight attendant manual says cabin crew can't use this benefit when they are sick or on protected leave, nor the days immediately surrounding said leave. Violations of the policy have resulted in a written warning and the suspension of pass travel privileges."
Endeavor Air, a Delta subsidiary, has increased enforcement against flight attendants misusing pass travel benefits. The Association of Flight Attendants union reported a significant rise in investigatory meetings related to pass travel violations, particularly cases where employees used free travel after calling out sick or while on family and medical leave. Pass travel allows airline staff and family members to fly free or at reduced rates on standby. Company policy prohibits using these benefits during sick leave or protected leave periods, though exceptions exist for returning home after calling in sick with manager approval. Policy violations result in written warnings and suspension of pass travel privileges.
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