Hello all.

I’m a DC9 guy with Ameristar.

Ameristar doesn’t currently have a reciprocal agreement with SWA.

We are however CASS.

So, I’ve just spent the weekend in Dallas with my 3yo son celebrating his birthday, and need to return to Orlando where I temporarily reside.

SWA crew have always been very professional, amicable and accommodating in my prior experiences when I was a B727 guy with K2.

As such I certainly DO NOT want to step on toes or disrespect anyone in asking for a ride, especially if it may not be received well due to SWA pilot union rules or any other reason.

So what say you, my SWA brethren of other “hen”?

Would it be ill-advised to attempt to list at the gate and make a personable in-person request directly with the captain of a particular flight, or is there anything professionally barring the captain from being able to accommodate my request?

Any and all insight is welcomed and much appreciated.

Thanks!