shreddykreuger

The 2 hour call out is just how much time you have to show up, doesn’t mean you have to be ready to go at exactly 2 hrs from notification. In other words, you might need some extra “brief” time prior to departure

Nacho Libre

The other issue is a 2-hour callout for a leg 1 offline DH. It's nice that they give you the hour before the departure time, but admittedly those can suck because you don't have a boarding pass and sometimes gate agents want to close the door 15 minutes prior to push.

Yabadaba

I don’t think anyone bidding ATL will be on RSV for long anyway.

Aero1900

The previous 4 posts are all good points.

To the guy asking, if you live 1:45 from ATL you'll be OK

Windsor

It's 2 to show, 3 to go even for offline dh.

BottleRocket

Definitely appreciate the input! ATL's a game changer and really puts Frontier as my top LCC with the ability to live in domicile. Now if I can figure out the work rules...I hear as LCCs go, Spirit's ability to drop is hard to beat.

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V1 McFlyerson

At F9 there are 6 months a pilot can finish with 60 credit hours and 6 months a pilot can finish with 70 credit hours. You're limited to a minimum of 50 hours on the computer to make your magic happen. Meaning you can't drop to 48 hours in the hopes of making the 60/70 up, later in the month.

You said work rules but overall I know NK got better LTD, they have the aforementioned ability to drop to 0, and I think they receive some form of compensation in the form of high-fives. Otherwise, I bet we're economically similar. The Monthly Credit Override at F9 is nice if you're willing to put in the work to efficiently get to 82 hours. Everything above that is paid at 1.25%. Maybe the MECs could compare notes to see how we compare economically.

I don't live anywhere near an F9 base and overall very happy/lucky to be at F9 and have 0 interest in leaving. Good luck receiving interest from either place.

TOGALOCK

Just ask the scheduler that calls you for the PNR number for your reservation. Then check in online through the offline airline’s website like any other passenger. Screenshot your boarding pass and you’re good to go. Walk up to the gate and right on the plane.

The only time I’ve ever interacted with a gate agent during an offline deadhead is either when I scan my boarding pass at the door or, if I’m pretty early, politely telling them that I’m an offline deadhead and nicely ask if they wouldn’t mind if I boarded early. 99% of the time they let me go down with the pre-boards. The other 1% they’ve let me go down right after them. Personally, I’ve always preferred offline deadheads. Get to collect the airline miles too.

guessit

Another "convince me to come to frontier," and "I only want frontier because of the ATL base, but spirit is better." Good luck explaining "why frontier" in the interview to whomever lives 1:45 from ATL.

Punkah Louvre

perhaps it’s just me; but with incredible schedule flexibility; 2 weeks off accruing year 1 and all manner of insider tips to play with; why would anyone want to drop to ‘no work, no pay’ with any regularity anyway?