Originally Posted by
Taco280AI
Off topic, but JS related
Have to thank the SkyWest captain who held the plane for me for about 15 minutes because the gate agent couldn't properly list me. Their issue or the system, don't know. But I do know the captain was up there as well making sure I got home, holding the flight, on their go home leg, late in the evening. Could have easily said sorry, we have to go, but he didn't. Way to take care of another pilot.
Thank you!
I had a similar experience a few months ago from a Spirit crew. The FO saw myself and another jumpseater attempting to board. The FO not only showed us how to list online for the flight, but he also informed the captain of our situation when the gate agent had trouble clearing us. The captain then delayed the flight and phoned the chief pilot to ensure that we were eligible to board the flight. By the way this all occurred at around 10pm. I am embarrassed that I have not thought to bring this situation to light before, as we hear so many stories of crews being mistreated while trying to jumpseat. To this crew, and every other that has gone out of the way to ensure that we get home, thank you, and I look forward to the day that I can pay it forward.