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01-05-2017 | 02:38 PM
#41
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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.
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01-05-2017 | 08:10 PM
#42
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From: DOWNGRADE COMPLETE: Thanks Gary. Thanks SWAPA.
You shouldn't have to buy them anything to get treated properly. What a bunch of bologna.
01-05-2017 | 08:15 PM
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From: DOWNGRADE COMPLETE: Thanks Gary. Thanks SWAPA.
^*+^ 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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^*+^ 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
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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
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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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From: B737 Captain
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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