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05-02-2019 | 06:41 AM
#11
Line Holder
Joined: Sep 2017
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I’m a little under 80% on the MD in FO seat(1.5 years from hire) and I was able to hold a line with deadheads. VTO would have been easy to get them as well.
05-02-2019 | 09:07 AM
#12
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Joined: May 2005
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I know that's what we like to say, and to be sure, I know some passenger guys who will buy tickets for vacation if they absolutely need to be there. But I also have many friends who are taking their families to places all over the globe using their non-rev benefits. It doesn't seem that tough if you're flexible.
05-02-2019 | 11:10 AM
#13
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: FO
I know that's what we like to say, and to be sure, I know some passenger guys who will buy tickets for vacation if they absolutely need to be there. But I also have many friends who are taking their families to places all over the globe using their non-rev benefits. It doesn't seem that tough if you're flexible.
The problem is definitely flexibility. If you have to work around rigid schedules (spouse works full time, school, ETc.) or want to vacation someplace specific, it is/can be difficult.
My significant other likes to go to Disney, good luck non-revving from a hub city to a tourist trap with any reliability. Luckily tickets to tourist traps are generally some of the less expensive tickets (more competition).
I just like not worrying about weather or not I'll get on the flight, It kind of wrecks the vacation for me, and I have had no problem getting enough miles to pay for the airline tickets for two round trips a year for two people.
05-06-2019 | 05:52 AM
#14
On Reserve
Joined: Dec 2018
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From: Software Engineer
05-06-2019 | 06:11 AM
#15
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Nov 2017
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Not at FedEx, but flying non rev with a family. For us, we have had some luck finding cheap one ways to get home on. Once we find a cheap flight home, we give ourselves a few days to get to our vacation destination if needed. Price of a last minute hotel or VRBO has to be considered though. I like the VRBO, that way half the family can settle in, if the other half isn’t there yet. Many use a door code that is emailed to you. To me, In the end, it’s worth just buying the tickets if the destination is important. If you don’t mind just looking at loads and going where the wind takes you, non rev can be fun.
05-06-2019 | 07:17 AM
#16
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Nov 2013
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I fly a lot of deadhead trips, and always try to fly on Delta...therefore collecting airmiles and Diamond status. I use the miles to fly my family, and the company will pay for my deadheads (with some restrictions). No worries on getting a seat, sometimes my kids even get upgraded, and the status allows me to change or cancel the mileage flights when needed. No reason to even look at going standby.
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