Originally Posted by nyc7erb

Was non-reving today from RSW to CVG and there was this Skywest pilot sitting behind me trying to get DEN. Couldn't help but overhear his conversation with his crew scheduling...

him: "hey skeds" .... "just wanted to give you a heads up on my situation. I am commuting to DEN this morning.. blah blah blah and I was wondering if you could give me positive space on the leg from CVG to DEN?"

them: (apparently) "no"

him: "well you can't blame a guy for trying"

I have seen this a lot in the past but had hoped guys were not playing this game anymore. FYI, I guess its still in play.