I'm praying for those two kids.

I fear for their future.

And would like to know the deal with the employee.

Excellent drawing DogWhisperer.

Child abuse at least. And I'm betting even if they'd had DAL buddy passes they'd still be there. You can't fix stupid.

Way back in the '80's, way before 9/11, 'walking' was common on many int'l flights (especially around xmas). I know a family of 5 who boarded a flight MAD-MIA (won't name airline), with small kids, who were GLAD of the chance to to travel (toilet, jumpseat, or...walking). Impossible now, but people did it, to travel, regardless of a few hours discomfort..you did what you had to do! (dirty little secret?) What's a few hours on a toilet seat, IF YA GET THERE! Sam

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Load factors being what they are anymore I wouldnt be opposed to trading out the buddy pass system for 2pos.space tickets a year. Or increased compensation. On cross country travel im often finding full fares at $100 over non-rev fare. Other than commuting its almost gotten worthless.

Nice drawing, dog! I have spent plenty of time in 'Camp Non-Rev'.

I must be a heinous person because I don't feel bad for either of these people. The kids, sure, since they had no choice, but the adults? Nuh-uh.

These stories are ridiculous. It's free/drastically reduced air travel. You can't complain and try to elicit pity from complete strangers because YOU decided to take your whole family non-revving without a backup plan. If this had to make the newspapers, it should have at least highlighted how much of an idiot this person is.

Also, there have been times when I would have taken the lav seat (ick) just to get back home. That dude is a complete tool.

That said, the feeling when the aircraft pushes back without you...

http://i.imgur.com/nu8Q0.gif

I'm sure it wasn't mentioned in the story, but I'd be willing to bet that none of them wanted to split up. I'm sure they insisted on traveling together.

Does JetBlue have a dress code for non-rev travelers?

Lol... I don't think anyone does anymore. I keep seeing pilots with their kids in jeans and baseball caps.

I remember when I was a kid non-revving. We had to wear khakis/chinos and a collared shirt or you weren't getting on.