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01-02-2026 | 01:58 PM

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Valar Morghulis

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The best hilarity comes from not getting 1st for ocean crossing and having an agent not just not do anything about it, but actually refuse.

I watched an impasse between Tracking and. Redcoat go on for about 15 minutes while I sat off to the side not giving much in the way of “eff”ort.

In the end, I not only wound up with a seat, but they hung the delay on not just the agent, but the Redcoat as well.

01-02-2026 | 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Meme In Command

I recently had to call Tracking during boarding because every single time I have to deadhead the confirmation number doesn't work. On hold less than 5 mins.

The crew assist app actually works really well for this situation as well.

01-02-2026 | 02:29 PM

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CBreezy

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Originally Posted by Meme In Command

Say "crew tracking". 60% of the time, it works every time.

(But seriously half the times I say "crew tracking" it works and the others "alright, I'm gonna connect you to crew scheduling")

Just say reroute. Works 100% of the time

01-02-2026 | 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DWC CAP10 USAF

All the times I've been told I'm a "must ride", the DH has left without me....every...single....time!

Years ago in my 88 days, I actually had an RJ return to gate to pick us up. Same deal, arrived late, other side of airport in MSP, had to stop to pee. Watched them close door in our face. Called tracking asked what do you want now. Next thing you know jet comes back, much to the chagrin of the smug agents that had closed door in our face and then ran away when jet pushed.

01-02-2026 | 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hockeypilot44

How do you talk to tracking? Everytime I call tracking, it connects me to scheduling.

“reroute” has worked for me

looks like breezy has had the same experience

01-02-2026 | 04:27 PM

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Apejackson

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Every time I’ve had a DH leave without me, my phone rings within a couple minutes of the gate agent’s close out with CT asking why I’m not on the DH. Sometimes they tell the plane to open the door, others they just rebook later. I think it depends on the continuity of the operation afterwards that determines how aggressive they want to get regarding a gate return.

01-02-2026 | 05:48 PM

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nene

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Originally Posted by LumberJack

Once you're aware of a schedule change you're required to contact tracking. In this case, once your DH closes the door without you, you need to make the call.

And no, if you need to grab food, it's no big deal. However, as mentioned above, don't assume the DH will leave without you.

Wasn't it back in the pre merger days that NWA had a crew on a turn in LAS, in a sorta protest for lack of food, take a cab, have a meal and then return to airport to fly causing a significant delay.

01-02-2026 | 05:51 PM

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VanDriver

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Originally Posted by ChronicFatigue

I had this happen recently. Last DH back to base left without me, hadn't eaten all day. Got my food, got to the gate D-10 and my seat was given away. Called tracking and was given a hotel and DH next day. Now currently fighting over 23L8.

Did they just forget to add the 23L8 or are they arguing it is not owed?