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Horizon Air pilots’ union sues over alleged fatigue-related deadheading

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The union representing pilots at Alaska Airlines subsidiary Horizon Air is suing the carrier, alleging it requires fatigued pilots to deadhead to another destination before beginning a 10-hour rest period. The case puts airline scheduling practices and pilot fatigue management under scrutiny.

Discovered 2026-11-06T07:25:39.630308-08:00 | 2026-11-06T07:25:39.630308-08:00

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  • The lawsuit challenges Horizon Air’s alleged practice of requiring fatigued pilots to travel to another destination before receiving a 10-hour rest period, raising questions about how the carrier applies fatigue-management policies.
  • The dispute could affect pilot scheduling and operational practices at the regional subsidiary; the article provides no further details on the claims or requested relief.

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