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02-11-2011, 05:48 AM

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maddogmax

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Originally Posted by Check Essential

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DO NOT list her as a non-rev on the same flight that she holds a refundable ticket. That is a huge no-no under standards and practices. You can lose your non-rev privileges for that.

I knew that and didn't do that. Just trying to figure the best approach to get her up-graded. Does the fact that it is a refundable ticket or not make a difference? This ticket is not refundable. Just for future reference!

02-11-2011, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by maddogmax

I knew that and didn't do that. Just trying to figure the best approach to get her up-graded. Does the fact that is refundable ticket or not make a difference? This ticket is not refundable. Just for future reference!

Roger that.
Most "full fare" tickets are refundable. That's what the businessmen use.
Not sure if it makes any difference re: the policy against non-revs having tickets. I wouldn't risk it.

I think sinkr8 has the answer: Subtlety and the proper attitude when you ask.

02-11-2011, 05:56 AM

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Sink r8

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Originally Posted by Xray678

This is something I have never understood. If an employee has purchased a ticket and there are seats available in first class, why not upgrade them? Honor seniority of course, but if a person who can non rev has purchased a ticket, why treat them worse than if they were there for free?

Think of it in terms of other nonrevs, and the other paying pax: when you buy a ticket, you are in a category above nonrevs, and you fight for upgrades with other revenue pax. They don't get to upgrade unless they have the right status, or pay a fee, so they could throw a fit, and the nonrevs might not get upfront, which is a benefit they have. I don't think the res system is set up to respect seniority of a non-rev vs. a paying employee, which would be another problem in assigning upgrades.

Still, I agree with you about the way it should be.

02-11-2011, 06:06 AM

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ronnie75

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Checked my account and just got paid. Anyone know if this is the mid month or profit sharing? Nothing shows up on "view my paycheck".

02-11-2011, 06:26 AM

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DeadHead

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Originally Posted by Check Essential

max-

DO NOT list her as a non-rev on the same flight that she holds a refundable ticket. That is a huge no-no under standards and practices. You can lose your non-rev privileges for that.

Good Advice!

Don't ever buy a full-fare ticket as a backup to traveling as a non-rev.
Essentially your are trying to block off available revenue seats that could have been sold to a paying passenger.
In the companys' eyes it is the equivalent to stealing.
I think you'd be lucky to ONLY lose your non-rev privileges.

If you are ever unsure call the travel line, they have always been pretty helpful in the past.

02-11-2011, 06:28 AM

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DeadHead

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Originally Posted by nwaf16dude

I'd love to see the 717's at Delta... Might give me a chance to be a Captain before the 20 year point. However, I wouldn't be surprised if this whole rumor started with SWA guys saying "they're going to DAL", referring to Dallas-Love, not Delta.

That would be funny if that is how the rumor started.

I could see that happening, wouldn't be the first time people jumped to conclusions.

02-11-2011, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ronnie75

Checked my account and just got paid. Anyone know if this is the mid month or profit sharing? Nothing shows up on "view my paycheck".

I don't have anything in my account, so I can't be sure. The company said profit sharing would be paid on the 14th, and our regular checks on the 15th, so I imagine what you're seeing is the profit sharing. The gross amount for the check should be around 6.5% of your 2010 gross income - if all you're seeing is the net, it would be very hard to figure out, since it has taxes, 401(k), ALPA dues and DPMA taken out before you see it.

02-11-2011, 06:34 AM

#59268

DeadHead

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Originally Posted by Xray678

I don't think the company looks at it as honoring seniority against FF pax.

I've actually become somewhat indifferent to the upgrade to first after hearing that RA always travels in coach.
It makes sense to take care of customers first while also keeping a premium product.

The upgrade is nice, especially for our loved ones, but on most domestic less than 2-3 hours I could really care less.