BILL LUMBERG
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As a commuter, I usually end up on my airline to go to work but sometimes have to rely on others to get to and from. That being said, I appreciate any and all free rides I receive and always encourage those to reciprocate with us when able. It's the last bit of class left in this industry....being a good host to visitors.
It seems lately that all kinds of airlines make you jump through hoops to get that jumpseat ride. What gets me is how my airline (Throttle back SWA boys, this aint about my airline is better than yours) has it pretty simple for those who request our jumpseat and we have to almost provide blood samples of our second born and a vintage Honus Wagner card to get signed up for others. Where's a standard and why won't other Pilot groups try to cut the red tape?
Delta....ID at gate
Southwest....Call a number for listing and sometimes at gate.
Airtran.....fill out form, get at gate.
Jetblue....Sit on hold for 5-10 minutes, get an agent that MAY or MAY NOT really ticket you, you never know until you show up, then check in at "Just ask" desk, fill out form and get Cass approved maybe at the gate, maybe not....depends on the city.
American...ONLINE ONLY....what if your phone is dead or the reception is bad or it's last minute switch in cities as you run from one gate to another?
United.....paper form and ID filled out at gate.
UsAirways.......Paper form and ID filled out at gate.
Any others I may have missed, please list the procedures. My point of this is why all the hassles? I know, I know, Shut up, it's a free ride...but in today's world of Cass and Passport carrying, why all the mess to get a ride.
Thanks to all who grant the jumpseaters a ride....we appreciate it.
It seems lately that all kinds of airlines make you jump through hoops to get that jumpseat ride. What gets me is how my airline (Throttle back SWA boys, this aint about my airline is better than yours) has it pretty simple for those who request our jumpseat and we have to almost provide blood samples of our second born and a vintage Honus Wagner card to get signed up for others. Where's a standard and why won't other Pilot groups try to cut the red tape?
Delta....ID at gate
Southwest....Call a number for listing and sometimes at gate.
Airtran.....fill out form, get at gate.
Jetblue....Sit on hold for 5-10 minutes, get an agent that MAY or MAY NOT really ticket you, you never know until you show up, then check in at "Just ask" desk, fill out form and get Cass approved maybe at the gate, maybe not....depends on the city.
American...ONLINE ONLY....what if your phone is dead or the reception is bad or it's last minute switch in cities as you run from one gate to another?
United.....paper form and ID filled out at gate.
UsAirways.......Paper form and ID filled out at gate.
Any others I may have missed, please list the procedures. My point of this is why all the hassles? I know, I know, Shut up, it's a free ride...but in today's world of Cass and Passport carrying, why all the mess to get a ride.
Thanks to all who grant the jumpseaters a ride....we appreciate it.