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MoonShot 01-30-2012 05:43 PM

Could you imagine if every non rev checked in departing from ATL? We'd never leave!

Its great to be nice, but there is no reason to check in while a non rev.

Tchinson 01-30-2012 06:01 PM

I always try to stop up front and say hi if I get the chance, even if I am just non revving. All I know is that on my flights, I like to know if we have any talent in the back, just in case we might need them. United 232 ring a bell? It's just common courtesy, as long as you aren't interrupting anything, and it only takes a few seconds.

WstCstCmtr 01-30-2012 07:06 PM

Don't talk to me if you're nonreving.

I DON'T CARE.

And if I am nonreving I get my ticket, get on the plane, say good afternoon to the greeting flight attendant, walk straight to my seat, and go to sleep.

Cruz5350 01-30-2012 07:21 PM

I pop my head in and say a quick thanks.

TheFly 01-30-2012 08:32 PM

Every time I JS/nonrev on WN, the lead FA directs me to check in with the CA.

When I go on USA, I am always told to submit my nonrev paperwork to the CA. I have even been asked for my certificate & medical so the CA can see it. Once when riding in the back.

I check in with the crew with a quick thanks regardless.

MachJ 01-30-2012 08:38 PM


Originally Posted by blastoff (Post 1126119)
Frankly I had never heard of anyone "asking" to non-rev...ever, so if it happened face-to-face I probably would have said "welcome" and proceeded to try to figure out what just happened for the next hour.

LOL
and +1


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80ktsClamp 01-30-2012 08:47 PM

When non-revving I'll say hi only if it's convenient for both parties or if I know the guys operating.

WstCstCmtr 01-30-2012 09:30 PM


Originally Posted by TheFly (Post 1126273)
Every time I JS/nonrev on WN, the lead FA directs me to check in with the CA.

When I go on USA, I am always told to submit my nonrev paperwork to the CA. I have even been asked for my certificate & medical so the CA can see it. Once when riding in the back.

I check in with the crew with a quick thanks regardless.

Jumpseating ≠ Nonreving

Do you work for Southwest? No? Then you cannot nonrev.

skyxbomb 01-30-2012 10:05 PM

I say hi when I can, only when I'm in uniform. The other day, a flight was weight restricted from phl-lga, but the pdt crew worked it out to get me on, of course I went and thanked them while chit chat for few mins.

Deadheading I don't say hi unless I know the crew, but of course I stay after everyone deplanes then help with seat belts at least.

Anytime I'm riding in the back of a different carrier, I will go and ask for their blessings.

Saw some angry posts here about "why are you saying hi???" were you guys not hugged when you were little? It's not that hard to be nice to others... geez

filejw 01-31-2012 02:39 AM


Originally Posted by squall line (Post 1125991)
And then there's the captain I've flown with who insists all crews check in with him. He instructs FA's to alert him if a pilot boards without "checking in" with him. This guy is a commuter himself! We have had many chats about this and there's no changing his mind about this. Sorry in advance to anyone who has to deal with him.

My opinion, pass travelers,deadheads, nonrev need not check in with the crew.

Had guy like that a few years back. I just told the FA my seat number and that if he want to say hi that's the place to find me.There was 18 of us and I was wondering if he want all of us to say hi to him. He never showed and its to bad as I was looking forward to a little conversation with him.


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