First of all, let's not forget that right up until Ty Webb gets elected to the union BOD, HE DOESN'T SPEAK FOR THE AIRTRAN pilot group. This is the wrong forum to start making claims like this.
Second of all, there are a lot of AirTran pilots that commute offline, and are VERY appreciative for the rides we get. Thanks to everyone who gives those rides to us.
I have not met any other Captains at AirTran that like the $25 second jumpseat fee, but it is reality, and we have to live with it. It is still better then the deal Delta gives. Anyone who has ever been left at the gate when there were seats available knows what I mean. It sucks, and being able to pay $25 to go would have been great. Are we actively trying to restore our unlimited free jumpseates, heck yeah, but it is a long process.
Finally, if you want a ride on us, I'll take you. Hopefully you'll be the first jumpseater there, and we'll have seats available.
Second of all, there are a lot of AirTran pilots that commute offline, and are VERY appreciative for the rides we get. Thanks to everyone who gives those rides to us.
I have not met any other Captains at AirTran that like the $25 second jumpseat fee, but it is reality, and we have to live with it. It is still better then the deal Delta gives. Anyone who has ever been left at the gate when there were seats available knows what I mean. It sucks, and being able to pay $25 to go would have been great. Are we actively trying to restore our unlimited free jumpseates, heck yeah, but it is a long process.
Finally, if you want a ride on us, I'll take you. Hopefully you'll be the first jumpseater there, and we'll have seats available.