Not as a general rule. The statement reflects a real distinction between flight-based pay and total time on duty, but incorrectly turns that distinction into an airborne-only rule. Payment depends on the airline and employment agreement.
Air Canada's agreement calculates flight credits using block-to-block time, which includes ground movement rather than only time after takeoff. It also provides a ground and cabin-security premium. Separately, American Airlines flight attendants receive boarding pay at half their hourly rate for scheduled boarding periods, according to their union.
These arrangements do not mean every minute on duty is paid separately at the full flight rate. Ground premiums may cover fixed periods, while standby, training and guarantees follow other rules. The documented Canadian and US examples refute a universal claim; they are not a survey of every airline worldwide.
Flight attendants' paid time depends on their contract and can include work performed before takeoff or after landing.
Air Canada and CUPE
The agreement uses block-to-block flight time and also provides ground-duty payments and guarantees, contradicting an airborne-only description of compensation.
Based on: CUPE Local 4091
Air Canada and CUPE; Reuters
The agreement provides a ground and cabin-security premium for eligible boarded flights. Reuters independently confirms that the agreement includes payment for ground tasks such as boarding.
Based on: Association of Professional Flight Attendants · CUPE Local 4091 · Reuters
Association of Professional Flight Attendants
APFA explains that covered flight attendants receive half their hourly rate for scheduled boarding periods, subject to contractual conditions.
Based on: Association of Professional Flight Attendants
Air Canada and CUPE; Association of Professional Flight Attendants
The documents distinguish flight credits, fixed ground premiums and other compensation. A payment for boarding does not necessarily equal full-rate pay for every actual minute on duty.
Based on: CUPE Local 4091 · Association of Professional Flight Attendants
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