Flightcrew Duty and Rest Requirements Preemption

Current understanding

The FAA has proposed a rule clarifying that federal duty and rest regulations for flightcrew members and flight attendants preempt state and local meal and rest break requirements, citing authority under the FAA statute and the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. The practical effect, if finalized, would be to standardize crew scheduling nationwide and block state-level labor rules (notably California-style meal/rest break laws) from applying to airline crewmembers. Status: proposed rule.

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