Originally Posted by Baradium

I'm interested in seeing the list of every airline you know of. United is alone among the big three and my understanding among all the legacies.

Delta is based on type of use for when you list (see below) and is confirmed upon listing.

AA just has a set timeframe that I think is a week prior regardless of reason.

IIRC Alaska is first come first serve but it's walkup only even for their own pilots.

I don't remember what SWA uses and any regionals I know actual policies of are first come first served.



For Delta there are three timeframes based on whether going to work, from work, or personal travel based on days prior to the flight in question, regardless of reason of use, once you list the jumpseat is yours.

Most commutes there's not a rush to reserve jumpseats when the window opens (I guess there could be some that go quickly but haven't experienced that) and since once you reserve it you have it confirmed you can plan commutes out well before the commute day itself. Because of this there is no list of pilots who enjoy showing up last minute to list and bump commuting pilots or stress about whether you are getting to work.

Regardless of what you think about seniority, the majority of the pilot group benefits from this system because everything is figured out well before the flight for planning purposes and you don't spend time waiting for a jumpseat you're not going to get when there are other options.