Transportation of a crew member from one point to another to cover a trip or return to base is called what?

• A. Direct Flight
• B. Deadheading
• C. Ferry Flight
• D. Domicile

Answer: (B)

Deadheading is the practice of moving a crew member to a different location to be available for a flight or to return to their base. It means the crew member travels as a passenger (often on a non-revenue seat) to reach the point where they are needed for duty or to go home after a trip. This is different from a direct flight, which refers to the actual passenger service between two points; a ferry flight, which moves the aircraft itself without relying on revenue passengers; and domicile, which simply refers to the crew’s base or home location. For example, if a pilot finishes a trip in New York but must operate a flight from Dallas the next day, they would deadhead from New York to Dallas to report for duty.