Quote Originally Posted by spongebue View Post
First time flying NRSA? If possible, I'd start with someplace easier (ORD-STL or something) just to get used to the process, unless you're on a buddy pass and that's not really an option. Even if you don't leave the airport at STL, a quick test run helps. That said, let me copy and paste what I wrote for my parents when I started working for OO. Your mileage may vary on AA, but the idea is the same.
Thanks spongebue...unfortunately I won't have time for a test run prior to this...this is probably a one time try out, I will probably re-consider based on my experience this time and how things go.

That being said, I read your pointers and they make sense and I was expecting to do the same anyway - dress business casual, not bother the gate agents. I was more nervous about any "documentation"/"passes"/red-tape formalities that I'll need to do as NRSA.

I should just show up at the ticketing counter and let them know I am there as NRSA and hopefully they'll give me directions from there...

I was really hoping to find out the load for the flight (AA 292) on 1st Oct so I have a good idea of what to expect and that ORD is not my base airport, I'll be driving to it from about a couple of hours away....