Originally Posted by
Vandal
"Hey guys, I am non-revving on this flight if it's ok with you"
Do you ask him if its OK that you get a paycheck on the 1st and 15th, or that you get on the company's healthcare plan? Seriously, why the F are you asking someone to use your benefits? Checking in is one thing (Weak but debatable), asking to ride on a pass is just...wow.
Originally Posted by
Vandal
Furthermore, as far as I am concerned, if I am flying for free my presence on the airplane is entirely at the discretion of the captain.
Outside of jumpseating, its entirely not. The catering company's employees' parents walk on the airplane (For free) without a second glance, why in the hell do you think that as a line pilot you need any kind of permission from the CA to non-rev? It is a benefit of employment.