Delta Jumpseat vs Nonrev
10-07-2010 | 12:39 PM
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If you just list for the jumpseat and have non rev privliges, if you look on your jumpseat request it has flowback priority of S3C. I always just list for the jumpseat and flow back when theres a seat. I do still make it a point to introduce myself as a jumpseater to the captain and explain they gave me a seat in the back in case there is any confusion in the pax count.
10-08-2010 | 05:51 AM
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It's a craps shoot, man. If you skip the j/s and NR (as you did) you risk not getting a seat while an OAL goes. If you sign up for the j/s and skip the NR, then you could get bumped by a last minute DAL guy while a buddy pass gets "your" seat. Bottom line: commuting sucks when you have to rely on a carrier you don't work for. Move to domicile if you can. I commuted for 5 years, then finally threw in the towel.
10-08-2010 | 06:02 AM
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10-08-2010 | 06:42 AM
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From: Stagnant..
Unfortunately you got owned by the system on this one, If it's close I tend to just sign up for the jumpseat ( if i'm the only one there ) and then you've at least got the opportunity to flow back to an open seat. I wouldn't let a gate agent dictate how my Stratagem would play itself out....
10-08-2010 | 07:12 AM
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It's a craps shoot, man. If you skip the j/s and NR (as you did) you risk not getting a seat while an OAL goes. If you sign up for the j/s and skip the NR, then you could get bumped by a last minute DAL guy while a buddy pass gets "your" seat. Bottom line: commuting sucks when you have to rely on a carrier you don't work for. Move to domicile if you can. I commuted for 5 years, then finally threw in the towel.
10-08-2010 | 08:44 AM
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I agree that it's up to the agent. I frequently "activate" as a NR, then request the j/s, most of the time they don't notice. Then just take whichever you get. Occasionally, though you'll get a Gate Nazi who says something, then you just have to roll the dice.
10-08-2010 | 02:37 PM
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"...It kind of sucks too that I was bumped off the flight by retirees/parents."
Yes, this is a real pain, especially when trying to commute or going somewhere on vacation. It would be nice to follow something similar to that of the space-a program the military currently uses for boarding priorites.. doesn't matter if one is Active AF, Army, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard, if you are active, you go at a higher priority, Cat III. Even if it is an AF aircraft and you are a Marine, that doesn't matter. (I don't think sign-up time within each of the 6 catergories would not receive a positive feedback on the commercial side). Retirees, Guard/Reserve traditional members go as Cat VI.
Example and wishful thinking:
SA1: Company Business; Emergency travel
SA2: Still remain - everyone receives 6/year
SA3: Ordinary travel for all ACTIVE, to include DCI, regardless of affiliation. DoH for everyone.
S3B: Retirees and Parents
SA4: Companion Pass Riders
SA5: OAL / others
or
SA3: Ordinary travel for all ACTIVE mainline
S3B: Active DCI, regardless of affiliation.
S3C: Retirees and Parents.
Yes, this is a real pain, especially when trying to commute or going somewhere on vacation. It would be nice to follow something similar to that of the space-a program the military currently uses for boarding priorites.. doesn't matter if one is Active AF, Army, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard, if you are active, you go at a higher priority, Cat III. Even if it is an AF aircraft and you are a Marine, that doesn't matter. (I don't think sign-up time within each of the 6 catergories would not receive a positive feedback on the commercial side). Retirees, Guard/Reserve traditional members go as Cat VI.
Example and wishful thinking:
SA1: Company Business; Emergency travel
SA2: Still remain - everyone receives 6/year
SA3: Ordinary travel for all ACTIVE, to include DCI, regardless of affiliation. DoH for everyone.
S3B: Retirees and Parents
SA4: Companion Pass Riders
SA5: OAL / others
or
SA3: Ordinary travel for all ACTIVE mainline
S3B: Active DCI, regardless of affiliation.
S3C: Retirees and Parents.
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