Originally Posted by
Macchi30
could you explain this in more detail please? I understand that a WO pilot is considered the same as a mainline pilot when it comes to standby travel and that its check in based not senority. But what does that mean for a Republic pilot who wants to fly standby on AA. where does he fall in?
At the very bottom. Under just about everyone else. If they can put a bag in the seat, they will, before they put a RJET pilot there.
Even with the best travel benefits (which the AA WO have), it is very difficult to non-rev right now. Commuting is terrible. But trying to commute off-line is unbearable. I have seen pilots list for 5-6 fights between hubs and still not get a seat. They spend all day trying to commute and still not get on.