The commuting pilot will have an original and one back-up flight to the crew base, both of which are SCHEDULED to arrive prior to check-in time for the particular trip pattern.

The pilot will have listed for either the cockpit jumpseat or a cabin seat for the original flight.

If the pilot is not boarded on the original flight then he/she notifies crew scheduling.

The pilot will provide the crew scheduler with the flight number of the original and back up flight. The scheduler will verify that the pilot was listed for the original flight, and that both flights would have arrived prior to check-in. If all data is verified, the scheduler will produce a PNR and issue the pilot a Y1 (positive space) seat for the back-up flight. This Y1 is issued regardless of the reserve coverage and is designed to ensure the pilot has a confirmed seat for the next flight. The pilot will not be charged a service fee for this Y1 seat.

The pilot processeds to the gate podium and provides the PNR Locator Number to the agent, who will issue a boarding pass for that flight.