Originally Posted by collegeaviator

Being a gate agent myself at one time.. I would load a CLT airplane in some random express airport, I would check the gate area before boarding and would ask if their on the non-rev list.. I don't list you on the non-rev list. There is required training the flight crew does so that they are familiar with these procedures. List either online or at the ticket counter before the gate. Also check yourself in, online or the ticket counter, it helps the process. I usually would clear my non-revs at 30 minutes prior no matter what. Checkin ends at 30 and my list is process by 29. If the flight checks in full. I will try to get whomever is at the gate on. I will coordinate with the flight crew to see if it is feasible. Usually they will run the numbers after boarding too if they think they can get them on. If

Word of advice. The gate agents job is fun but stressful. So if you want to make it... Walk my resume into the chief pilots office and I will get you on. If you make my flight late for any reason, don't except a seat on less its booked light. Just be thankful for gate agents, because if you cancel due to something other then weather or maintenance, then you rebook all passengers.

Hope this helps. I'm glad it was a past job though.