New Jumpseat Procedure for Spirit

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05-14-2014, 02:56 PM

#11

BoredwLife

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RonnyK320

You are correct, a Spirit pilot will get the jumpseat over an OAL pilot no matter what. I thought that was obvious, so I didn't mention it.

Thanks,

RK

Strange I thought that it was like this. Spirit pilot anytime over any OAL but priority given to whoever listed first, OAL based on when you listed up to 72 hours...

But I know you know what you're talking about Ron. So I'm sure I was wrong.

05-14-2014, 03:56 PM

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Packrat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RonnyK320

You are correct, a Spirit pilot will get the jumpseat over an OAL pilot no matter what.

That's only right. I would think every airline pilot would know that.

05-14-2014, 04:05 PM

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BillyBaroo

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You would think so, but........

I was just having Ron zero in on this part

I need to double check, but I believe that as an OAL Jumpseater on Spirit, once you list and get the conformation number, it is your jumpseat. Only a Spirit pilot can bump you. I am not 100% sure though, so maybe someone can chime in

05-14-2014, 04:23 PM

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BillyBaroo

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And.........a big thanks to Ron for coordinating with management and IT. Used it last week, and worked like a charm.

05-14-2014, 04:32 PM

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boog123

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No update at my airline, can you PM the code or can I still just come up to the gate as before?

Thanks

05-14-2014, 04:42 PM

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Lobaeux

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Fantastic!
Looks like you can book standby flights on NKS through the website for your dependents as well, instead of doing it on ID90.

05-14-2014, 05:08 PM

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TheFly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TenYearsGone

Im not a fan of the AA style jumpseat procedures. It is a burden for commuters especially since trips and schedules change. The gate agents can and should be trained to accommodate "other airline" jumpseaters as and when they come to the gate. I realize jumpseating is a privilege but it shouldnt be a hassle to list for the jumpseat and it shouldnt take long for a gate agent to check in a jumpseater.

I have been burned by this online check in procedure.

The simpler the better.

TEN

+1. I hope AA goes with US Airways' system. It'm much easier.

What is this verification code Spirit is asking for?

05-14-2014, 05:56 PM

#18

Qotsaautopilot

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I jumpseated on spirit for 2 years before getting hired and the agents ALWAYS went by order of listing up to 72 hrs out. Spirit pilot of course held trump card

05-14-2014, 06:14 PM

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ManFlex

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RonnyK320

No, first one at the gate wins.

Since when? It's not like this for NK pilots. Is it that way for offline pilots Ron? I must have misunderstood this for years regarding OAL pilots. The IT improvements are great by the way.