New AirTran Route

[Ty Webb]

If you mean can the AWAC-operated flights accept a UAL pilot on the jumpseat, I doubt it, simply because AirTran doesn't have a way for the gate agents to verify employment for United pilots, which is required for cockpit jumpseat access.

We would if we could, but you're welcome in the cabin anytime.

 

[T-Bags]

"If you mean can the AWAC-operated flights accept a UAL pilot on the jumpseat, I doubt it, simply because AirTran doesn't have a way for the gate agents to verify employment for United pilots, which is required for cockpit jumpseat access."

ACA (and maybe willy) used ACARS from the cockpit to verify a UAL guy. It kept the gate agent where they belonged, out of the jumpseat decision....

 

[Sensei]

Unfortunately I don't think that AirTran has ACARS but I heard they are looking in to it. Any other creative ways to verify crew member info?

Sensei

 

[mnboyev]

Crew member verification, can usually be assured by the tired look of a true airman's face, ring around the collar, loose tie, humble 'get me the ?ell home' expression on thier face, and a simple thanks so much for the ride Captain !!! Sorry for the thread drift..... Welcome aboard folks.... You'll enjoy AirTran... Fun and hard working pilot group.

 

[Ty Webb]

We have 8 aircraft with ACARS, the rest will be activated when they finish the evaluation period.

 

[buzzer]

Thanks for the replies. I hitched a ride (cabin) and the pilots, f/a's and gate agents were better to me than at UAL...thanks.