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You think commuting is a benefit?
I've delayed a flight for a commuting pilot more than a few times..Originally Posted by 680crewchief
Let me clarify, I go out of my way for non-rev's and wouldn't delay a flight just for a non-rev's connection, showing up to the gate late, etc. BUT, if there's a gate agent that isn't doing their job, I'm not leaving until we can take everybody we can take. Period.You think commuting is a benefit?
Haha captain tells me "go in the box and put in a push delay.. For reason put 'waited for commuter. Sue us.'"
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BTW, the airline I flew for went out of business due to their unreliability--EAL.
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I respect your opinion but I truly believe Spirit has proven you wrong. They cattle car and nickle and dime the passenger but they are at a 10%+ profit margin. Remember the outrage over them charging for overhead space? Bookings increased that month due to the news coverage. They don't deny the poor treatment but instead flaunt the price. People care about price and nothing else right now. Inconvenient, delayed, and a constant hassle is the New norm. They can schedule 10 more arrivals than the tower can handle per hour and we can hold a plane for a peer.Originally Posted by galaxy flyer
Sorry, peoplemover90, but the airline run by commuting employees starts becoming unreliable, pax will get a say in things by not buying tickets.BTW, the airline I flew for went out of business due to their unreliability--EAL.
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Haha captain tells me "go in the box and put in a push delay.. For reason put 'waited for commuter. Sue us.'"
Captain authority! Thanks...the commuters appreciate it.Originally Posted by BTpilot
I've delayed a flight for a commuting pilot more than a few times..Haha captain tells me "go in the box and put in a push delay.. For reason put 'waited for commuter. Sue us.'"
If I knew a whiner like you was sitting at the gate I would go out of my way to make sure you got left behind hahhahaha
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I'm a whiner? Well, they would revoke my ATP if I didn't complain a certain amount during each trip...Originally Posted by LarryDavid
If I knew a whiner like you was sitting at the gate I would go out of my way to make sure you got left behind hahhahaha
Cant believe this thread has lasted. please kill it
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A captain that knowingly leaves behind commuters is spineless and selfish. Grow a pair or stay in the right seat. Making decisions that might get questioned through an ACARS message is part of the job. There are a million and one excuses for a 5 minute delay. Pick one and type away. The person you did it for will be very grateful.Originally Posted by Bozo the pilot
Cant believe this thread has lasted. please kill it
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Truth is people make the choice to commute, sometimes they just don't make it on the flight. I do all that I can to get everyone on board but I don't weep for the choices people make. You can justify it all you want but at the end of the day people make the choice to commute instead of putting the for sale sign in front of their house. Commuters don't deserve any better treatment than anybody elseOriginally Posted by Ultralight
A captain that knowingly leaves behind commuters is spineless and selfish. Grow a pair or stay in the right seat. Making decisions that might get questioned through an ACARS message is part of the job. There are a million and one excuses for a 5 minute delay. Pick one and type away. The person you did it for will be very grateful.
