Mesa Pilots (UAX) - Help!
07-07-2007, 06:30 PM
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Mesa Pilots (UAX) - Help!
I've been trying to get out of PHX to IAD for 2 days, the loads on every airline have been completely full and I've been getting bumped off the jumpseat (all the crews have been professional and friendly - thanks for trying).
Any Mesa pilots have suggestions on what to do? I'm new-ish, and don't want be get caught out of position. Is there any way to get a positive space ticket from the company so that I'm not out of position....what can I do who do I call?
Thanks for any advise!
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Any Mesa pilots have suggestions on what to do? I'm new-ish, and don't want be get caught out of position. Is there any way to get a positive space ticket from the company so that I'm not out of position....what can I do who do I call?
Thanks for any advise!
FT
(Flameproof suit on, working for Mesa!)
07-07-2007, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by full tilt
I've been trying to get out of PHX to IAD for 2 days, the loads on every airline have been completely full and I've been getting bumped off the jumpseat (all the crews have been professional and friendly - thanks for trying).
Any Mesa pilots have suggestions on what to do? I'm new-ish, and don't want be get caught out of position. Is there any way to get a positive space ticket from the company so that I'm not out of position....what can I do who do I call?
Thanks for any advise!
FT
(Flameproof suit on, working for Mesa!)
Any Mesa pilots have suggestions on what to do? I'm new-ish, and don't want be get caught out of position. Is there any way to get a positive space ticket from the company so that I'm not out of position....what can I do who do I call?
Thanks for any advise!
FT
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Call in sick, and enjoy your days off...it's the only way you'll get more than 2-3 days off at mesa.
07-07-2007, 07:03 PM
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From DCA you can take the Metro to VA and then a bus to IAD. Show your ID for a discount on the bus. I doubt the co will positive space you if you're based in IAD. SWA to BWI may be an option then Amtrak from BWI to Union Station, then follow steps above.
07-07-2007, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by POPA
You work for Mesa, and live in PHX, but commute to IAD?
07-07-2007, 07:08 PM
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You're best option might be to get fired and leave Mesa in the rear view mirror of your airline career. I hear CHQ is offering big bonuses for pilots already qualified on the CRJ/ERJ.
07-07-2007, 07:16 PM
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My Dad lives in Phoenix so I have spent a lot of time non-reving out of there. My best advice would be to try and catch that United A320 that goes non-stop PHX-IAD. It leaves at 8am. If you cannot catch that flight, I think Denver is a good connection. When I have been stuck in Denver, the only flight that I can ever get out of Denver on is that DEN-PHX flights. That route is flown by United, US Air, Southwest, and Frontier, so there is always plenty of seats and plenty of flights. Denver and Washington Dulles are both United hubs so there is a ton of flights, many times on widebody jets (767's and 777's). Lots of seats (and jumpseats). You can also go DEN-DCA on United and Frontier, or DEN-BWI on United and Southwest.
07-07-2007, 07:27 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions.
I don't live in PHX or commute, I'm just here visiting family. I've tried every flight, going anywhere, on every airline (or so it seems). I've made more than an honest effort by spending going on two days at the airport trying to get out of here. This IS my nightmare.
Should I call the company and tell them what's up, is there anything they can do like a positive space ticket considering the circumstances?
I don't live in PHX or commute, I'm just here visiting family. I've tried every flight, going anywhere, on every airline (or so it seems). I've made more than an honest effort by spending going on two days at the airport trying to get out of here. This IS my nightmare.
Should I call the company and tell them what's up, is there anything they can do like a positive space ticket considering the circumstances?
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