Jumpseater Bag Fees on Spirit & Frontier???
10-31-2019, 09:29 AM
#22
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Originally Posted by hoover
They charged my wife a carry on fee for a bag she was carrying. I was in uniform and JS and asked the gate agent if we could count it as one of my bags. She said no and charged her $60. In front if everybody my wife turns to me and says never work for this airline. I replied, no problem.
I’ll be honest, if this is the case, kind of pushing the expectation on this one. If I jumpseat on SWA and my wife buys a ticket, what are the chances the gate agent lets us both preboard, even though she had not purchased early check in and she is in group B?
And as a free jumpseat rider I would not trash the airline I’m about to take a free ride on with the “don’t ever work for this airline” “I won’t”. If she is on a purchased ticket, trying to see why you automatically assume free bags for all? Abusing the jumpseat by hauling on the families gear just makes it harder for all guys trying to jump seat
10-31-2019, 11:40 AM
#23
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Yes she was on a paid ticket but i thought a bag, not a roller board, could be looked over as a courtesy.
FWIW anyone who JS on my plane and brings their family will be able to preboard. Sw affords me this courtesy everytime no hassle and I don't even ask.
FWIW anyone who JS on my plane and brings their family will be able to preboard. Sw affords me this courtesy everytime no hassle and I don't even ask.
10-31-2019, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hoover
Yes she was on a paid ticket but i thought a bag, not a roller board, could be looked over as a courtesy.
FWIW anyone who JS on my plane and brings their family will be able to preboard. Sw affords me this courtesy everytime no hassle and I don't even ask.
FWIW anyone who JS on my plane and brings their family will be able to preboard. Sw affords me this courtesy everytime no hassle and I don't even ask.
It cannot really be overlooked though if it is policy, and that is something your wife agreed to when SHE bought the ticket. They keep a very close eye on bag fees being that those ancillary fees are such a large part of the business model. Non revs fall under a different policy.
Bad mouthing another carrier in front of the flying public while trying to JS is bad form though and you should know that. You're lucky the captain did not overhear that exchange.
10-31-2019, 12:58 PM
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Didn't think it would turn into a Frontier bash thread but oh well.
I can tell you that a majority of gate agents will not remove non revs for revenue passengers once the non revs are boarded. As it says on the boarding pass, "doors close 15 minutes prior to departure" Seen it happen in multiple stations. Most of the agents are looking out for the non revs. ( I will agree not all of them may share that sentiment, like any other airline your experience will vary depending on the individual that day) I've been pulled off a flight last minute multiple times on multiple airlines at departure time due to last minute passengers. Its all part of the game, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.
I think thats the bottom line we all need to remember when non reving/jumpseating regardless of the airline.
I can tell you that a majority of gate agents will not remove non revs for revenue passengers once the non revs are boarded. As it says on the boarding pass, "doors close 15 minutes prior to departure" Seen it happen in multiple stations. Most of the agents are looking out for the non revs. ( I will agree not all of them may share that sentiment, like any other airline your experience will vary depending on the individual that day) I've been pulled off a flight last minute multiple times on multiple airlines at departure time due to last minute passengers. Its all part of the game, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.
I think thats the bottom line we all need to remember when non reving/jumpseating regardless of the airline.
10-31-2019, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by hoover
Yes she was on a paid ticket but i thought a bag, not a roller board, could be looked over as a courtesy.
FWIW anyone who JS on my plane and brings their family will be able to preboard. Sw affords me this courtesy everytime no hassle and I don't even ask.
FWIW anyone who JS on my plane and brings their family will be able to preboard. Sw affords me this courtesy everytime no hassle and I don't even ask.
10-31-2019, 06:05 PM
#28
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Originally Posted by flensr
Biggest uproar I saw while flying for Spirit was when a young-ish spirit FO clowned it up while jumpseating with SWA. Horrified is the correct word to describe everyone's reaction.
Spirit knows what side their bread is buttered on. Treating jumpseaters with professional courtesy (and a free cup of whatever) is cheap compared to the benefit spirit pilots get jumpseating on OAs, and they know it. Spirit is very commuter friendly and it pays back hugely because everyone knows it.
Spirit knows what side their bread is buttered on. Treating jumpseaters with professional courtesy (and a free cup of whatever) is cheap compared to the benefit spirit pilots get jumpseating on OAs, and they know it. Spirit is very commuter friendly and it pays back hugely because everyone knows it.
10-31-2019, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by nkbux
You act like spirit pilots are “lucky” to be able to jumpseat on “high tier” carriers... you can’t be serious... we’re easy to commute on because we have a great group... period... head get a little big on your way out the door in Miramar?
Spirit isn’t commuter friendly because of Spirit, it’s because of the crews.
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