Hey guys and gals,
I to know about non-reving, when you can start, how you list, etc. Any and all information would be awesome. Thanks in advance!

 

It really depends on the airline you work for. Some want you to wait till your done with training to use full benefits some will let you on your own airline right away and mainline later. At TSA we get full jumpseat benefits on TSA till we are finished with IOE then we have American, United, U.S. Airways and America West jump seat benefits as well as their express carriers. As far as family travel and the pass system that truly depends on the carrier.

 

Depends on the airline. Usually regionals will allow you to jumpseat/non-rev on company airplanes within a couple weeks (once your background check clears). Non-rev privileges on mainline partners may take 30+ days.

You can list at the ticket counter or even the gate, but normally you list via a phone number (some automated, some not). Some companies have websites that show loads and/or allow you to list yourself online.

In order to get your immediate family members signed up you will need birth certificates and/or marriage licenses.

Some airlines don't charge for non-rev, others charge an anual fee ($50-80), others charge a small mileage fee (UAL). The mileage fee can add up if your weejly commute is a long one.

Also sometimes the fees for your family members may get deducted from YOUR paycheck. If possible, ask them to pay the fees at the airport. Parents usually have to pay taxes for each leg, so they end up getting charged more than you and your spouse/kids.

 

Alright.... I just got hire by Pinnacle... anyone from Pinnacle know? Thanks for your responses... although they may not apply I appreciate them.

 

anyone know for XJT as well?

 

The day of your checkride you get your ID badge, you are then allowed full jumpseat rights, once you send your passport stuff in you are in CASS (took 2 days for CASS). You can go on all carriers as soon as you get your ID, just can't get in the cockpits till you send in your CASS paperwork.

 

It seems to me that as soon as you get your ID you are ok to non rev. You'll need to be cass to ride in the cockpits of other companies airplanes in most instances, trust me if a seat is available in the back you will probably want that. The first couple of times in something you don't fly is cool up front though.

Just remember if you are on someone else’s (company) airplane it really is a privilege, respect it.

 

Sounds more like you're describing jumpseating than actual non-reving. There's a difference. Jumpseaters are the LAST ones to get on the airplane. When I travel via Delta, I list on their website, beat out all the jumpers and buddy pass guys and take my seat in the back. If it looks like it'll fill up, I pull out the jumpseat card.

And the front seat is fun for the first 5 minutes. After that it's uncomfortable...but at least you're the first one off the plane.