Netjets travel benefits?

[Flysher]

Just curious what sort of travel benefits Netjets gives their pilots. I'm pretty sure I heard no jumpseating, but what about traveling with family and whatnot as passengers, any special benefits?

 

[jherk02]

No jumpseat. No Non-Rev.

You get to keep all of the frequent flyer miles and credit card points.

There is a program in place that allows you to fly you or spouse & kids on ferry flights, but I don't see how you could have much control over timing and destination.

 

[Flysher]

oh ok thanks for the reply. :beer:

 

[flywest]

I've done the ferry thing before with the wife. Wasn't hard at all, you just need to be flexible.

After we got done my wife says to me "I don't ever want to travel on Southwest again!" I told her to go get a real job.

 

[Sparse]

I've done the ferry thing before with the wife. Wasn't hard at all, you just need to be flexible.





After we got done my wife says to me "I don't ever want to travel on Southwest again!" I told her to go get a real job.

Is there a charge for riding a NJ ferry? Flight that is.

 

[tk855]

There is no charge for riding on a ferry flight, but you might want to bring some extra coin in case you need to grab a rental car or "cheap" flight back home!

 

[jtf]

It would be very wise to stay within whatever range you could tolerate to drive back in a rental if you do the ferry ride. Some places are definitely more likely to have flights than others- pretty much everyday at some point is a flight going each way between CMH and either HPN or TEB. PBI and LUK are also pretty popular ferry destinations. During the winter you should be able to get back and forth almost everyday from TEB or HPN and PBI. Most other pairings are gonna be one way and also not sure one ways since flights can be rerouted in flight (very rare, but it happens). Once you are hired and have your Blackberry you can check the company site for all the ferry flights day of and next day. Things can definitely change and nothing is guarenteed, but it's pretty cool to fly around for free in an airplane the customers are paying at least $3500 per hour for.

Some guys are able to jumpseat- I've heard Southwest, ATA, and Commutair have let guys ride. I think I've heard some others out there that will also, but I don't think any of them is a sure thing even if there is an open seat.

 

[NJAPLT]

When I was with Great Lakes, we let NetJets ride also, along with almost anyone, but no formal agreement of any kind was in place. I haven't even tried jumpseating now that I am with NetJets.

 

[AirBear8]

I had a Mesa Captain tell me we should be able to ride on their flights (UAL Express, AWA/USAir Express, some Delta Express). He's an ALPA Volunteer with Mesa and even wanted to know of any Mesa Captain's turning NetJets pilots down for the jumpseat.

AirBear

 

[208starcheck]

After we got done my wife says to me "I don't ever want to travel on Southwest again!" I told her to go get a real job.

She will have to give a lot of lap dances to start flying on her own plane. Maybe she can start giving lap dances on private aircraft.

 

[netjetwife]

My husband once flew with a Captain whose parents went along on their ferry flight. He told me it was great fun for them to watch their son and they learned a lot about his job. Wouldn't that make a great gift?

AirBear, I'm not surprised to hear that NJ pilots are respected for standing up for the profession. I think that's behind the offers of a ride.

To beat my "fan club" to the pitch...yes, I'm fully aware that it might just be professional courtesy... but the mention of the Capt being an ALPA volunteer suggests there's a bit more to the story. I'm focusing on the positive.
NJW

 

[j31flyer]

Some guys are able to jumpseat- I've heard Southwest, ATA, and Commutair have let guys ride. I think I've heard some others out there that will also, but I don't think any of them is a sure thing even if there is an open seat.

To dispell the rumors of NetJet pilots being able to jumpseat on SWA, here is the latest:

I was a commuter and flown for 121 airlines for 9 years prior to coming to NetJets. I and am very familiar with jumpseating procedures, priviledges, and protocol, especially as a commuter. I am with NetJets now and attempted to jumpseat on a wide-open SWA flight this past Saturday. I made it the to the ticket counter and she saw my listing which I listed through the SWA Nonrev line. She looked for my airline (NetJets) in the CASS system. I informed her I was not a part of CASS and therefore was a Part 135 cabin rider. She said OK and gave me a boarding pass. I even explained that we have an informal agreement where we allow the to jumspeat on NJ aircraft. It didnt matter, I was still denied.

About 15 min later, a supervisor calls me to the counter. He was on the phone with dispatch and was told there were not any agreements that SWA had with NetJets. He then called dispatch again and they said that all airlines that would like to jumpseat MUST be in CASS. They are not required to be a CASS participant (which allows you to ride in the cockpit), but they must be in the partipating airline database in order to ride in the cabin. They took my boarding pass back and I paid for a ticket which they heavilly discounted for me. Southwest has always helped me out as a commuter! They are the best!

There you have it. No jumpseating on SWA for NetJet Pilots! If NJA were to buy there place into the CASS database, then we will be eligible. Hope this helps.

J31Flyr

 

[bailey3083]

So far JetBlue and Alligent will allow anyone with a vaild crew badge a seat in the back.

Bailey

 

[IDEtoNJA]

So far JetBlue and Alligent will allow anyone with a vaild crew badge a seat in the back.

Bailey

Carefull,

I was denied the jump seat by a JetBlue captain -- and, in no uncertain words at that!

 

[bailey3083]

Carefull,

I was denied the jump seat by a JetBlue captain -- and, in no uncertain words at that!

Really? Hmm I have JetBlu people in my crashpad and they all say they are happy to take people with a vaild crew ID.

Bailey

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

Carefull,

I was denied the jump seat by a JetBlue captain -- and, in no uncertain words at that!

First I've heard of that. What exactly did he say?

 

[IDEtoNJA]

First I've heard of that. What exactly did he say?

The statements that he made were to the effect that we were not on the list. That he knew that I knew that we are not on the list. And, that I better not try to jumpseat on JetBlue again. He was was very firm and instructed the CSR's to that effect.

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

I dont' have the j/s list handy but I'll check. Apologies for not getting on.

 

[IDEtoNJA]

I dont' have the j/s list handy but I'll check. Apologies for not getting on.

Thanks.

No apologies necessary. It is what it is.

Just wanted to make sure that other fellow pilots can avoid an unpleasent situation.

 

[bailey3083]

The statements that he made were to the effect that we were not on the list. That he knew that I knew that we are not on the list. And, that I better not try to jumpseat on JetBlue again. He was was very firm and instructed the CSR's to that effect.

Thats when you look at him and say " Sclew You Plick!" LOL