Originally Posted by
somewhereupther
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!
Good luck listing at the gate. Although it is theoretically possible, it is going to be very difficult. I don't even know if any gate agents know how to do it. I have had a couple "cabin only" jump seats, but I assume they were on sort of reciprocal deal where they had id90 with us but no CASS. I have never heard of the other way around.
You haven't been able to list at the gate for about 6-7 years on SWA. The old paper forms don't exist any more, sadly. It was nice when they did since you didn't have to depend on the listing website to be working.
All that being said, if you make it past the gate agent hurdle, you are going to have zero problem from the cockpit. Everybody is welcome if they make it on board with the proper credentials.