Originally Posted by
rickair7777
That's a broad overview. More specifically stuff like this....
Two flights, on airlines in your regional's partner system (so managers can verify seat availability), both flights must have open CABIN seats with 24 hours of departure, and there must be three hours between your two flights.
PHX-LAX, not so bad. BZN-BOI, not so much...
Must read the fine print before you rely on it.
Actual example of an actual regional's commuter clause:
- Two flights, which can be on any airline. You have to arrive in order to be in position at report time.
- You need to be able to reasonably get to the gate for both flights. Do two flights leave within ten minutes of each other? If the gates are right next to each other, then you're fine. Don't lie, though.
- The burden of proof is on you to show that you aren't full of it, so save your standby/jumpseat request cards for OAL commuting. Screenshots of loads or available set maps are helpful.
- Keep trying to get to work even if your second attempt is unsuccessful.
- Don't come back with the same story every week for the same flights, because you will get in trouble for that.
That being said, I do agree that two-leg to an outstation sounds like not a fun commute.