Originally Posted by
ugleeual
UAX moves crews around a lot using PS from what i've heard on the line. When flights are looking full last minute at the gate I've heard of commuting pilots calling their crew desk and getting a PS seat to "protect a flight"... I'm not sure if this is a urban myth but would not doubt this occurs a lot.
This is true. I used to work at Skywest and once I called them to said wouldnt be able to catch a flight. They put me on hold and got me a positive space. Not sure how often it happens but if it was that easy for me i assume a lot.