Originally Posted by
NeverFlexTO
Wrong, how does DL lose money if a 9E employees family can’t get somewhere vs a retiree? No cost to Delta at all! I’d argue again that pilots choose to commute, they shouldn’t be rewarded with higher priority because of personal choices they make.
Exactly. A "working crew member" flying around equals deadhead positive space. A commuter is not a "working crew member". It is voluntary flying just like flying around to visit grandma. Use the jumpseat. Non rev is for personal travel. My personal travel is just as important as your personal travel. Don't care if you are going to work or not, thats on you.