Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO v. Michael P. Huerta
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
785 F.3d 710 (2015)
Relevant factsFree
The FAA (defendant) issued a guidance document using words like "may" and "should" advising safety inspectors it wouldn't need to approve airlines' own findings that expanded PED use was safe, while noting airlines might need to consider carry-on baggage policy updates; the AFA (plaintiff) petitioned for review, arguing the guidance was arbitrary and capricious.
IssueFree
Whether a federal agency's determination is only reviewable by petition if it is final and determines rights or obligations, or produces legal consequences.