ATA J/S Policy?

[350DRIVER]

Quick question to all the ATA folks who frequent this board...>

Can any 121/135 pilot with the proper credentials j/s on ATA "IF" there is a seat open in the back.?

I called reservations today and listed for a flight and they said all was fine and that I did not need to be on any list as long as room permitted in the back. I am trying to go PIT to LAS tomm. and want to avoid DAL since I would have to connect through ATL.

Any feedback would be appreciated to the utmost.

Thanks in advance...

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[AZaviator]

I asked this questions a few months ago. Apparently ATA does accept offline 121/135 jumpseaters, as long as you have your credentials with you.

Hope this helps!

 

[great cornholio]

ATA was nice enough to give me a ride a few months ago. As far as I could tell it was unlimited off line jumpseaters. Which is good since alot of companies are 1 and only 1 off line guy. Also ATA flight attendants were nice and it was all in all good company to j/s on.

 

[350DRIVER]

Thanks- anyone wanna meet for some chickie sight seeing at Rum Jungle at Mandalay Bay tomm. night then the drinks are on me. ( or atleast the first round)


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[AZaviator]

Just curious, could ATA tell you how full the flights were, and your chances of getting on? I know SWA does that and it takes a lot of the guesswork out when jumpseating on them.

 

[FUFIMO]

J/S

Just used ATA to jump from MDW to SFO and back this past weekend. Great bunch of guys. They told me their policy is as long as you have your credentials and there's room in the back you're good to go. There is a number one of the captains gave me to call. They can tell you how many empty seats there are left. They can't list you as a jumpseater unless you work for the company but they can put you down as a standby. You can pm me for the number.

regads,

FUFIMO

 

[jjbiv]

(866) LIST ATA

The number is no secret and it really helps CSAs out if you call and list before showing up. Unlimited jumpseaters is the policy on ATA and ATA Connection.

joe

 

[FUFIMO]

That's the number I have as well. The reason I didn't post it is I wasn't sure it was a number I should post. I didn't want anyone pissed at me just in case. As I said great bunch of guys/gals and they'll take good care of you.

 

[350DRIVER]

Thanks for all the replies, I do appreciate the information on past experiences... The number listed above is correct but I believe that you must call it between 7pm and 7am. You can also list through the regular 800 number although I would shy against it especially during the busy times of the day. Seems like a great bunch of people from everyone I have talked to so going to give it a go tonight versus using a buddy pass on DAL so hopefully will have "0" or few complications. AA is contracted to work the gates at PIT for ATA and they sometimes seem not to be the friendliest so we shall see.... I guess the loads have been good for ATA out of PIT from what I have heard, hope it continues.....


Thanks again for the info..

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anyone on a trip out there up for a game of golf ??

 

[chperplt]

350

How long are you staying?? I don't get back home until Saturday night.

Enjoy Mandalay Bay!! If you're a slot player, the $1 Wheel of Fortune is just about up to 5 million.. It's going to hit very soon!!

 

[capt_zman]

What paperwork do they want to see? I assume company badge, license and medical. Anything else?

 

[350DRIVER]

How long are you staying?? I don't get back home until Saturday night.

Probably till sunday although right now alot will depend on how much I win ( or loose ) If I win enough then can retire and extend the stay. LOL If I can get a late flight back east then possibly we can work something out. ! ! !

Enjoy Mandalay Bay!! If you're a slot player, the $1 Wheel of Fortune is just about up to 5 million.. It's going to hit very soon!!

That sure would be nice.... My luck has always been at the tables though, never had too much "luck" at the slots but we will see...!!! !!!

have a safe trip

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[350DRIVER]

I want to thank ATA for the ride to LAS. It was a very nice experience and they really went out of there way to see that I got into LAS. The Pit to Mdw crew was very nice and Captain Olson went out of his way to make me feel welcomed and took the time to talk to me up front which I thought was nice. ! ! They were weight restricted from MDW to LAS and the captain who was doing his IOE came off the plane on two different occasions to talk with me and say that he will leave the mail/or additional cargo behind before he left any person and I feel grateful since he did just that to accomodate me and make sure that I got on. Was a very very good experience and my thanks really goes out to the crew. Even had a few cuties sitting next to me which made the flight go that much "smoother"...


Thanks again ATA

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[350DRIVER]

Hey 350 when did you come through MDW?

Wed, the 13th of August... You around there on wed.?



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[350DRIVER]

I was around in the afternoon. Jumped in on NWA in B and walked down A. I was dead tired so I probably passed by you and never noticed.

Ahhhaaa.... The life of a pilot. - Yeah I thought that may have been you. lol Just got back into MDW after taking the red-eye out of LAS. Once again thank you ATA for a wonderful experience in which I am truly grateful for. One night here then back to work .


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[dispatchguy]

When I dispatched at EGF in DFW, I jumpseated on ATA from MDW all the time - never had a problem - great crews!

 

[TurboS7]

Nice new airplanes and great FA's.

 

[350DRIVER]

Nice new airplanes and great FA's.

Very nice aircraft & the flight attendants are overly friendly and they go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable and happy.!! !! Had the same cabin crew outta LAS that I had from PIT to MDW which was nice cause they came out to the gate and we socialized prior to boarding. I have been pretty impressed with the overall attitude that they have.

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[350DRIVER]

Turbo-

Was that you that flew the Miami Air 37-800 into Greenbriar WV a month or so ago on a charter.? - We flew the CJ into there and saw u guys but was in a bind for time to get outta there so really couldn't inquire...


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[TurboS7]

There are 20 738 captains so it was someone else. I flew 97 hours in July then went on a nice 2 week vacation. I will be flying the Marlins out to Denver tomorrow.