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01-05-2017, 02:38 PM
#41
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Originally Posted by hoover
Tried to pre boaRd on my DH today and the ops said I had to wait in line with everyone else. I brought up the policy has changed so we can pre board and he wouldn't even look at me.
We had 3 DH and not one of us was allowed down before our group.
So there is definitely some grouches out there.
We had 3 DH and not one of us was allowed down before our group.
So there is definitely some grouches out there.
Happy New Year!
01-05-2017, 08:10 PM
#42
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Originally Posted by full of luv
Guess y'all should have brought chocolates. Actually I've bought a Starbucks for the same ATL agent twice now, and I have noticed when I walk up nowadays, it's all chipper, smiles, "head right on down". Now I just pray she's working when I walk up.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
01-05-2017, 08:15 PM
#43
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Originally Posted by MarineFAC
Pro-tip of the week for off line JS'ers - Small bag of chocolates/treats for the Ops/Gate Agents will go a long way to getting you on the airplane at the beginning of the B group. Seems a little cheesy, but it works!
^*+^ that! Not that it isn't nice to give at times but this is just conditioning them to expect it. Has our profession really degraded so far as to now have to bribe gate agents? We're the self respect people?!Do you treat your jumpseaters differently if they bring you treats? GMAFB.....
01-06-2017, 04:51 AM
#44
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Joined APC: May 2013
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 60
Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER
^*+^ that! Not that it isn't nice to give at times but this is just conditioning them to expect it. Has our profession really degraded so far as to now have to bribe gate agents? We're the self respect people?!Do you treat your jumpseaters differently if they bring you treats? GMAFB.....
01-06-2017, 04:53 AM
#45
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Originally Posted by MarineFAC
Not saying you are wrong, but here's my take on this situation. I don't have to spend a day with an Ops/Gate Agent to know that have a hard job, especially when wx sends the operation sideways. They get the "joy" of dealing with ****ed-off, under/over medicated passengers, whose patients have long since left the building on far more regular basis than we do. So when one of us shows up looking for a seat, that is extra work for them. A small bag of candy or cup of coffee is great way to say "Thanks for the help". And if you can't manage to show up with something in your hand, saying "Can I help with the wheel chairs/boarding?" is the next best thing. Having a pleasant, positive attitude always wins!
01-06-2017, 04:58 AM
#46
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Originally Posted by MarineFAC
Not saying you are wrong, but here's my take on this situation. I don't have to spend a day with an Ops/Gate Agent to know that have a hard job, especially when wx sends the operation sideways. They get the "joy" of dealing with ****ed-off, under/over medicated passengers, whose patients have long since left the building on far more regular basis than we do. So when one of us shows up looking for a seat, that is extra work for them. A small bag of candy or cup of coffee is great way to say "Thanks for the help". And if you can't manage to show up with something in your hand, saying "Can I help with the wheel chairs/boarding?" is the next best thing. Having a pleasant, positive attitude always wins!
I will add, that during the holidays the candy thing sure can be nice. They are overworked, and everyone should be helping each other. I've also brought a treat or two for long international flights I've jump seated on.
01-06-2017, 09:32 AM
#48
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: B737 Captain
Posts: 236
Originally Posted by hoover
Tried to pre boaRd on my DH today and the ops said I had to wait in line with everyone else. I brought up the policy has changed so we can pre board and he wouldn't even look at me.
We had 3 DH and not one of us was allowed down before our group.
So there is definitely some grouches out there.
We had 3 DH and not one of us was allowed down before our group.
So there is definitely some grouches out there.
5.S.2. Pilots on scheduled deadheads will be allowed to pre-board.
That was a violation of our CBA.
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