Glossary
Travel Planning
Dead-Head
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Definition
An airline crew member traveling as a passenger to reach their next working assignment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead-Head?
An airline crew member traveling as a passenger to reach their next working assignment
How does Dead-Head relate to other aviation concepts?
Dead-Head is closely related to Ferry Flight and Positioning Flight, among other key aviation concepts.
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