Originally Posted by
awesymoto
With all the craziness of the last year jump-seating stuff on OAL I would like to share a feel good story. I just want to say a huge thank you to the captain that got me home.
Needed to get home, I was on a paid ticket, 2 legger on mainline but 1st leg was delayed. Landed, ran to the gate but the gate agent was already down the jet bridge. I started to pull out my cellphone looking for hotels for the last flight of the night was in my mind gone.
A minute later the captain walked up with the gate agent and despite the agents understandable frustration got me on to go home. I thanked him all the way down the jet bridge the best I could, and the FAs gladly helped me stash my carry on.
Though he probably will not see this, I’d like to express how thankful I am and I’m sure I can speak for all commuters here, that these kinds of actions are 100% appreciated.
I’ve missed many commutes home before and I know it’s part of the game so when somebody pulls a hero move like this I can’t say thank you enough. If you ever see me again drinks on me!
It's great to see people making the walk! Wouldn't it be nice if we could open MICrew and easily see who is operating a flight? I know you mentioned that you are on a paid ticket this time, but if you are listed for the jump seat, I wish there was a way to access crew members' information (easily). I've had a few who were cutting it close and texting me, and I make sure we don't leave even a second early, or at least until they are on the aircraft.