Originally Posted by
chrisreedrules
Follow these simple rules:
*Always make a point to stop in up front even for just a second to actually ASK the flight crew if it’s cool if you catch a ride. Be gracious and thank them for letting you hitch a ride. I don’t care if I’m deadheading I still always make a point to stop in briefly and thank them for the ride. People notice and it’s a small industry. Don’t be a jerk.
*NEVER do what the guy in the OP’s post did. I don’t care if it’s technically okay to do, it isn’t your world and we’re not all just living in it. Be kind, be respectful, be courteous. Especially to other professional pilots. People notice and it’s a small industry. Don’t be a jerk.
*Lastly if you’re working a flight and have a few seconds to spare, go take a quick walk up the jet bridge and see if anyone didn’t make it. Do your best to help fellow crew get on if you can and if not wish them luck. People notice and it’s a small industry. Don’t be a jerk.
See a theme here?
Number three reminds me of a time I was almost left in DCA. I was trying to get released from CS and therefore didn’t take a seat when my name was called. Sat on hold for over 20 mins trying to get released. By the time I had gotten released the gate agent had already closed the door and walked down the jet bridge. The awesome Captain from Republic saw me standing up in the gate area and walked up to ask if I needed a ride. He saved me from an expensive hotel that night in the DC area. I will never forget that!