And when you look out of the aircraft window whilst still on the ground, do you see the hard working mechanics, baggage handlers etc working away in the heat, the freezing cold or the driving rain??? Poor buggers get nothing so why the crew if it's not a little "bribe"......Cheers.Originally Posted by harry.farmer
Yeah, it's strange really... people gripe about the airline industry all the time, but if you mention it to someone outside the airport it's suddenly the coolest thing ever. I wore mine most of the day today after training, as did everyone else in the hotel area. Gives occasion to give "the nod" :P
Spongebue - NonRev Correspondent - U.S./Midwest Region
It's one of those things you need to know WHEN to do.
As this topic has clearly shown, its a definite NO GO in some cultures (some even immediately think they will be poisoned), whereas at other airlines it bumps you up to First class.
My personal experience is that it doesn't help you at all on non-"Latin" airlines, and it helps you greatly on "Latin" airlines, Latin also including the European airlines like Iberia, Alitalia, Air France or Brussels Airlines... ;-)
Magazines/books
I usually save current magazines or books I have just finished. It has helped me out a bunch and better on the hips
Hah, I'm going through OO training right now, and we learned how to onload pax from the waitlist. The instructor did say that sometimes you'll get offers and stuff from the nonrevs (I'm going to Starbucks, do you need anything?) even though it doesn't really change anything. Personally, I do it for the karma, and to thank them for the help in tricky situations.
Oh, and I think y'all would like to know that we did get a few words about nonrev karma... putting them in an exit row seat when possible, or the best seat available at the time
Spongebue - NonRev Correspondent - U.S./Midwest Region
I'm glad they mentioned that. 90% of the time people are really friendly and helpful, and offer the best seat available. Then you have the others who place you in the row behind the exit, even though 2 of those exit seats remain vacant. I mean I can move later.... but come on!Oh, and I think y'all would like to know that we did get a few words about nonrev karma... putting them in an exit row seat when possible, or the best seat available at the time
Nick - NonRev Correspondent - Singapore
Home is wherever I happen to be
Well, in all fairness, my instructor's family is very much in the industry, and he nonrevs a lot, but still... the tradition lives
Spongebue - NonRev Correspondent - U.S./Midwest Region
G'day 29palms...was hoping you might comment being in MX.....
Was in a bar on Fishermans Wharf last year that had a huge amount of different beers that i did my best to sample...good chance I might have tried it, if not it's on my list for my next trip to SFO...love the place. Cheers.
When i first started in this industry i would always lanyard my badge around my neck when i would travel non-rev. Now days I just shove it in my pocket and only show it to TSA and gate agents to get my seat asignment. Just not worth the hastle of hearing passangers ask where (fill in the blank) while I'm off the clock.
I don't sport anything around, and I don't expect anything from gate agents or flight attendants whenever I travel. I just accept what is given. The least they know I'm a non rev the better. It's old hat to me now, don't need first class for only a few hours trip. They help in the long flights but not willing to kiss butt to get it. I'm just not the butt kissin type.
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