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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our policy is business class for anything over 6 hours.

I’d totally ask. [/quote]This should be the policy for anyone. I would not travel for work in coach for a flight over 6 hours.[/quote]

Im pretty sure this is the fed rule but it may be just the level beyond coach- Idk if that is business but I do remember reading something about that in our contractor manual on travel. [/quote]

Federal employee?  Uh no.  That would be 14 hours but even with a longer than 14 hour trip you may have to follow individual agency guidance, which may deviate.[/quote]

Or if her doctor writes a note recommending [b]business class to accommodate for any of a number of issues a pregnant woman might be at higher risk for including joint strain, blood clots, fainting due to low blood pressure[/b], etc. My OB wrote a note for me and my agency happily accommodated. They have to give the same accommodations for pregnancy they would give for any other health concern. [/quote]

How would business class accommodate any of those things?  It is like saying I have diabetes so I need a big window office.  The two don't connect.[/quote]

Sure they do, if your doctor advises you need unrestricted ability to move your legs and feet to reduce your blood clot risk, as well as the ability to lie flat to avoid fainting and dizziness. I don’t know of much unrestricted leg room or lie flat seating in coach.

Also, diabetes is a false equivalency. A diabetic is diabetic for years or for life. A pregnant woman is pregnant for nine months of which she might need accommodation for six. It’s foolish to say that a one time $3000 cost is worth alienating an employee, raising the chances they go elsewhere after maternity leave, and possibly setting yourself up for a lawsuit. Particularly in this market.[/quote]

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