Originally Posted by
LivingTheDream
If I want a gs when I'm flying, I call skeds before I leave and tell them I will accept any gs during my flight. They will put a note on your sked and you will get the gs if it's yours.
I fly with a Captain who is very aggressive and successful getting GS. Although only middle of the pack seniority-wise he does very well - 3 GS this month.
If he thinks a GS may go out while he is flying he will change his voice-mail message to something like "If this is Delta scheduling with a GS offer - I accept." He says it works.
I have also had crew schedules leave me a message saying "We see that you are flying, we are awarding you GS XXX, we will give you until 30 minutes after you land to call back and accept."
I think they might only do this if you are their best hope at covering a trip.
Scoop