Commuting "Etiquette"
07-08-2012 | 06:30 AM
#61
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Dude this isnt very complicated. You either listed for a jumpseat or you didnt. If you did, u must ask the captain. If you did not then its optional.. No need for a 10 page thread.
07-08-2012 | 06:42 AM
#62
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The ONLY reason why I used the word SHOULD is because boarding can be a fast and fluid process. Gate agent and FA's have at times specifically tell me to take my seat and they in turn will advise the Capt of the hurried situation. Mostly to get the flight out on time or other reasons. I know it's a MUST, but try to argue that point with an offline gate agent or FA and you will be watching the acft pushing back from the terminal. The Captain would not even know anything of you. I follow all jumpseat protocols, including ALMOST ALWAYS saying goodbye to the front end guys and thanking them for the ride. Almost is for the many times I have walked up from seat 42B and the cockpit is empty. Circumstances. Cheers.
07-08-2012 | 06:44 AM
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07-08-2012 | 07:11 AM
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I appreciate the prompt correction and apology. That shows the type of professionalism I would like to see on these boards. Let's hope for the day that we do not jump down each others throats for the slightest misstatement or word. Intended meaning is not easily conveyed through short internet messages. Geez third grade was the longest 3 years of my life. Cheers.
07-08-2012 | 07:18 AM
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Dude I could not have said it any better. Well played sir. Now Senior Skipper hobble back up front and beg for the ride.
07-08-2012 | 07:50 AM
#66
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Commuting already sucks enough without some of you nimrods misunderstanding the difference between jumpseating and non-reving.
07-08-2012 | 08:00 AM
#67
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Atlas, I'm not trying to troll, just figuring out the whole system. Travelling standby is a pain, so I tend to avoid it except for when I used to commute. I may be doing some travelling later this year though, so I wanted to make sure I had it straight in my head.
Thanks for all who replied. I suppose when in doubt, I'll talk to the CA.
Thanks for all who replied. I suppose when in doubt, I'll talk to the CA.
07-08-2012 | 08:27 AM
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One more time
Atlas, I'm not trying to troll, just figuring out the whole system. Travelling standby is a pain, so I tend to avoid it except for when I used to commute. I may be doing some travelling later this year though, so I wanted to make sure I had it straight in my head.
Thanks for all who replied. I suppose when in doubt, I'll talk to the CA.
Thanks for all who replied. I suppose when in doubt, I'll talk to the CA.
I was honestly trying to answer your questions as I think everyone else was. This web site is worthless if we are not helping each other. Life in this business is tough enough without having to deal with tools on the interweb.
But I do not understand what is still unclear about any of this or how you could have been in this line of work for very long and be so confused? I am not trying to beat you up, but I was starting to feel like I had inadvertently fallen into a Burmese Tiger Trap....
I jump-seat for personal trips, but my company buys my ticket to work. We welcome jump-seaters anytime (747 is a nice ride). I appreciate all of the rides that I have been given and am grateful I don't have to jump-seat to work.
07-08-2012 | 08:28 AM
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Am I the only who thinks that if you are confused by whether you have called the company's OAL non-rev (jumpseat) listing line (if available) or have asked a customer service agent to list you for the Jumpseat (whether on the flight deck or in the cabin, as determined by CASS privileges or inter airline Jumpseat agreements) or whether you are traveling standby on your carrier's equipment that you confuse far too easily and have no business flying an aircraft?!?!
Or as was brought up above, are we all being played?! (Show me the hidden camera please...)
Wow.
07-08-2012 | 08:36 AM
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Ever get that feeling?
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