This is why I hate to non-rev in the summer

amelia · 06-18-2007, 03:05 PM

DH is trying to get home from ORD today after his 4 day trip. He called and aid there were 150ish stand-bys

for the flight he is trying to get on. I'm not sure if they are paying stand-bys or non-revers. But Yikes. He is still waiting to see if he will get the jump seat....I really hope so b/c he had to leave the day before his trip and he only gets 2 day off before he has to do two 3-day trips (Yuck). But at least he has several different airlines and lots of flights to pick from in order to get home.

skyrocketocelot · 06-18-2007, 03:43 PM

Heh, I know that feeling! I was non-reving to PHX from ATL and the flight at the gate had 50 standbys on a full flight! Luckily, it was going north and not west so I got on mine with no trouble... but still, I hope he made it on!!

mzmiller · 06-18-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by amelia

DH is trying to get home from ORD today after his 4 day trip. He called and aid there were 150ish stand-bys

for the flight he is trying to get on. I'm not sure if they are paying stand-bys or non-revers. But Yikes. He is still waiting to see if he will get the jump seat....I really hope so b/c he had to leave the day before his trip and he only gets 2 day off before he has to do two 3-day trips (Yuck). But at least he has several different airlines and lots of flights to pick from in order to get home.

Yep, that Denver thing is TOUGH. We were there last week trying to get back to Memphis. I looked at the possibility of going back through ORD. Um, yeah, no. Full, full, full. Keeping my fingers crossed for that jumpseat.

Amanda · 06-18-2007, 05:06 PM

OMG

I've never heard of that many stand-bys! I guess that's why Nick has a "no commuting rule" now. We live within driving distance of his base. He couldn't deal with trying to get to PHX to visit me the last few years.

Kristie · 06-18-2007, 05:38 PM

yup, you should see the non-revs listed on the hawaiian flights with DAL! let's just say.. i'm not non-revving out to Hawaii anytime soon.

Chi829 · 06-18-2007, 06:12 PM

Hey Amanda, what is the "non-commuting rule?"

Amanda · 06-18-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chi829

Hey Amanda, what is the "non-commuting rule?"

Jo- his "non-commuting rule" is: "Hell no, I'm NOT commuting!!!!"
He's heard all of the horror stories so now that he has his "dream job" at a major he wants to be within driving distance from his base (in this case EWR). I would have loved to stay in AZ but I knew I would not see him a lot so here I am in sweaty PA.
If he ever decides to go to IAH we're moving to TX!

roz · 06-18-2007, 07:13 PM

If you think PA is sweaty, try one minute in Texas! YIKES!

Amanda · 06-18-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by roz

If you think PA is sweaty, try one minute in Texas! YIKES!

Ha ha that's TRUE. We're probably going to stay put here on the East coast for a while so I hope I get used to this!

amelia · 06-18-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Amanda

Jo- his "non-commuting rule" is: "Hell no, I'm NOT commuting!!!!"

That was DH's rule up until he had the chance to upgrade. LOL Now he is wondering what he was thinking by commuting. He hates it...I hate it. We will never do it again. LOL

06-18-2007, 03:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
amelia Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 650 Recipes: Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	This is why I hate to non-rev in the summer DH is trying to get home from ORD today after his 4 day trip. He called and aid there were 150ish stand-bys for the flight he is trying to get on. I'm not sure if they are paying stand-bys or non-revers. But Yikes. He is still waiting to see if he will get the jump seat....I really hope so b/c he had to leave the day before his trip and he only gets 2 day off before he has to do two 3-day trips (Yuck). But at least he has several different airlines and lots of flights to pick from in order to get home. __________________ Mom to 2 wonderful kids.

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skyrocketocelot Jetgirls Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 225 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: This is why I hate to non-rev in the summer Heh, I know that feeling! I was non-reving to PHX from ATL and the flight at the gate had 50 standbys on a full flight! Luckily, it was going north and not west so I got on mine with no trouble... but still, I hope he made it on!!

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Amanda Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PHL suburbs Posts: 2,193 Recipes: Thanks: 12 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: This is why I hate to non-rev in the summer OMG I've never heard of that many stand-bys! I guess that's why Nick has a "no commuting rule" now. We live within driving distance of his base. He couldn't deal with trying to get to PHX to visit me the last few years. __________________ Amanda Loving wife of Nick, an Int'l FO for Continental flying the 757/767 based in EWR! We're expecting baby #1 on May 30, 2009!

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Kristie Admin/Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 6,729 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: This is why I hate to non-rev in the summer yup, you should see the non-revs listed on the hawaiian flights with DAL! let's just say.. i'm not non-revving out to Hawaii anytime soon. __________________ www.jetcareers.com

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Chi829 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,444 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: This is why I hate to non-rev in the summer Hey Amanda, what is the "non-commuting rule?" __________________ Jo Happily Mrs. Adams and Mommy to Liam www.joandbillsblog.blogspot.com

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roz Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 2,312 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: This is why I hate to non-rev in the summer If you think PA is sweaty, try one minute in Texas! YIKES!

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