Don't any of you find that its completely bogus that we have to PAY to fly on each others airline? Didn't DAL/NWA immediately exchange pass travel on each other not using ridiculous ZED fares at corporate closure?

Yet another insult from Uncle Jeffy that does nothing but put more money in his back pocket.

Keep your lame *** ZED fare, FUPM

 

I would also. Even though myself, nor my parents are allowed to use my 30+ vacation passes. As far as retirees ago, again, that could be argued all day long on whether or not it should stay CAL's way or UAL's. I believe now at UAL, a retiree is a BP6 level, where the active employee is on a BP8. Could be wrong about that though as far as the number goes.

I'm pretty sure that both UAL and CAL both do it this way currently, as far as pilots go. But I agree, JB seemed to get it right YEARS ago while everybody else was pretty slow to catch up.

One big difference between JS'in UAL vs. CAL. UAL will almost always give you a first class seat if open. If not, the gate agent will usually assign an economy plus seat when they are open. Always grateful for that, as well as the UAL FA's offering to put my bag in the closet when there is room.

 

I find it bogus that I have to pay to fly on my own airline to start with, if not using a js listing or vacation/perfect attendance pass. Then again, up to $15 each way domestic is not "that" bad for the privilege of a middle seat where I will have to pay for food and LiveTV. Still not right though, when SWA employees travel for free. Maybe I could understand being charged ONLY the 9/11 security fee...sort of. But, this is just another example of employees being used as the company ATM.

 

I was checking out employeeRES for the first time (excellent site) and noticed that on many flights there was alot of available seats, particularly in Y class. For example, a morning flight tomorrow from FLL to EWR at 8:45am has 74 seat available in Y class? Is this normal or is it just a slow time?

Perhaps I am being daft, but I am assuming the Available count on the PBT screen is seats not booked, or could it be the amount of people that have checked in so far?

It just seems like alot of empty seats for a flight the next morning....

 

Could be just the normal slow season, combined with a middle of the week travel day accounting for the light loads.

One of the domiciles I've commuted on is/was referred to as "the hardest in the CAL system". Although I'd beg to differ compared to others I've done.

But keep paying attention, I've noticed this more on CAL/Emp res and UAL/SkyNet. The day before, the loads can be open and the commute seems low stress. The morning of, it for some reason blew up and is now oversold. For whatever reason, whether it's cancellation, last minute booking, whatever. I'm not talking small numbers, like 25+ seats open the night before, next morning over a lot. Talking to other guys that have tough commutes and high frequency, seems common place.

Like I said, Skynet does it, but it just seemed to be worse on emp res.

 

I see, thanks. I knew there had to be a catch.

 

Not sure if I'd call it a catch. But just be careful and make sure to check late the night before, or before you head to the airport.

 

As a FLL commuter, I would say I ride the jumpseat 95% of the time, regardless of the time of day I commute to EWR. The flights seem to be open until the night before, then a lot of seats are dumped on the internet sites and flights fill up rather quickly. One of the good things about FLL though, is that the majority of commuters list (and actually show up) so you pretty much know where you stand. The agents there are super and go the extra mile for commuters. As far as slow times? That probably happens 15-20 days a year.......pretty much a fluke. Just wait, you'll see!!! Their always seems to be something going on down here.

 

Yeah, maybe catch isnt the right word. But I will take your advice, just nice to have some options down here again!

 

WOW! Dress code has loosened up considerably for First and Business:

Co-workers from CO and UA will enjoy the following relaxed dress code when pass traveling on all CO and UA flights and in all classes of service, system-wide:
• Pass riders’ overall appearance should be well-groomed, neat, clean and in good taste.
• Attire should be respectful of fellow revenue passengers, employees and pass riders.
• Pass riders may wear denim attire (such as jeans), shorts that are no more than three inches above the knee and athletic shoes when traveling in Coach, First or BusinessFirst/Business cabins.

The following attire is unacceptable in any cabin but is not limited to:
• Any attire that reveals a midriff.
• Attire that reveals any type of undergarments.
• Attire that is designated as sleepwear, underwear, or swim attire.
• Mini Skirts
• Shorts that do not meet 3 inches above the knee when in a standing position.
• Form-fitting lycra/spandex tops, pants and dresses.
• Attire that has offensive and/or derogatory terminology or graphics.
• Attire that is excessively dirty or has holes/tears.
• Any attire that is provocative, inappropriately revealing, or see-through clothing.
• Bare feet
• Beach-type, rubber flip-flops