FAA Moves To Override State Rest Rules For Flight Attendants, Saying Safety Comes First

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FAA is proposing to override state meal and rest-break rules for flight attendants, arguing that federal aviation safety rules already govern crew duty and rest and that state requirements can conflict with the need for crew to remain available in emergencies. The rulemaking would strengthen airlines’ preemption argument, but unions, states, and courts will still have a say before any final rule actually blocks these laws.