I had one oversold flight once with a list of non-revs trying to fly out. Of course the flight broke and I was able to get some non-revs out but was unable to get a code share pilot(from another regional flying under similar mainline colors) along with a few other non-revs who just didn't have the seniority to get on. At the time he asked for the jumpseat, i told him it was kinda late but i'll list him. No guarantees because w&b was also becoming a factor. Well, he waived the Captain who came up and demanded that we get the pilots off, even if we had to bump the non-revs with more seniority. After asking him what he was on, he told me the plane would not move until I can get them on. Well, I told him the first action would be me making an announcement to the paying passengers about his selfishness, the next would be a call to dispatch and finally ending up with his chief pilot(who i know on a first name basis for previous calls). Needless to say, he was ****ed. One pilot jumped up front(even with w&b) and they were on their way. I heard later that he asked for my name and job title and my ramp agents told them that I was the leader on duty when he finally gave up. Now, good friends, even offered a letter of recommendation towards my future flying career....

We don't need coffee, candy, food, donuts, money, or any other types of bribery(although it is greatly appreciated). Just put yourselves in our shoes and remember we don't get bonuses for leaving behind people even non-revs. Making friends with us and working with us is always good....