skywest questions

Hootie · May 14th, 2007, 13:50

Does anyone know if parents fly for free on Skywest flights? Im trying to book a flight for my dad, and delta wants to charge me more than what a buddy pass would cost, what gives?

Anybody have any tips on PBS? Im trying to trick the system into not screwing me into 10 days off next month.

Anyone else keep hearing rumors of a MCI base?

Ralgha · May 14th, 2007, 14:10

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Originally Posted by Hootie9750

Does anyone know if parents fly for free on Skywest flights? Im trying to book a flight for my dad, and delta wants to charge me more than what a buddy pass would cost, what gives?

SkyWest doesn't charge parents, but Delta requires an annual $50 to have a PPR, which is required for listing yourself or your parents on a Delta (including Delta Connection) flight.

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Originally Posted by Hootie9750

Anybody have any tips on PBS? Im trying to trick the system into not screwing me into 10 days off next month.

Call the help line. You would get far better help from doing that than from these forums, unless someone posted a novel. I could answer specific questions about PBS, but your request is far too broad to provide a useful written response to here.

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Originally Posted by Hootie9750

Anyone else keep hearing rumors of a MCI base?

Nope. In my opinion you'll be happier overall if you ignore all rumors you hear in this industry. That's what I do.

E_Dawg · May 14th, 2007, 14:24

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Originally Posted by Hootie9750

Does anyone know if parents fly for free on Skywest flights? Im trying to book a flight for my dad, and delta wants to charge me more than what a buddy pass would cost, what gives?

Yes they fly for free on skyw minus the 50 ppr.

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Anybody have any tips on PBS? Im trying to trick the system into not screwing me into 10 days off next month.

I had good luck last month with specific parings the first 4 layers than paring/line properties the last 3. Was it my mad PBSing skills? Or sheer luck? I'll let you know when June comes out.

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Anyone else keep hearing rumors of a MCI base?

There are a few who commute from MCI and seem really excited about this rumor.

Hootie · May 14th, 2007, 14:37

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Originally Posted by E_Dawg

Yes they fly for free on skyw minus the 50 ppr.

I had good luck last month with specific parings the first 4 layers than paring/line properties the last 3. Was it my mad PBSing skills? Or sheer luck? I'll let you know when June comes out.

There are a few who commute from MCI and seem really excited about this rumor.

I've paid the $50, do they have to pay it also?

That's exactly what Im going to try this month. Fri and Sat 4 day trips in the first 3 layers and properties in the last 4.

I'm betting that MCI happens.

Thanks!!

stuckingfk · May 14th, 2007, 14:45

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Originally Posted by Hootie9750

I'm betting that MCI happens.

Flying for who?

E_Dawg · May 14th, 2007, 14:56

The 50 bucks covers everyone eligible. In the travel center you can see the ppr numbers of the eligibles.

MCI, if it happens, would be for midwest.

E_Dawg · May 14th, 2007, 15:03

And one more thing that's really helped me with getting days off is the swap board. Despite short staffing it's amazing to me that probably 30-40% of my dropped trips get picked up.

This month's original line wasn't bad but it's getting better quickly; if I can drop a two day I'll end up with 16 off, with 6 off in a row at one point. $$$ is an issue but I figure I'll the the sen. number do it's thing, and when yr 2 hits I'll work more.

For first year pay, honestly I'd rather just have the time off.

mrivc211 · May 14th, 2007, 15:10

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Originally Posted by E_Dawg

And one more thing that's really helped me with getting days off is the swap board. Despite short staffing it's amazing to me that probably 30-40% of my dropped trips get picked up.

This month's original line wasn't bad but it's getting better quickly; if I can drop a two day I'll end up with 16 off, with 6 off in a row at one point. $$$ is an issue but I figure I'll the the sen. number do it's thing, and when yr 2 hits I'll work more.

For first year pay, honestly I'd rather just have the time off.

Thats exactly what I did as well. However, I noticed that when you upgrade, theres less ppl out there that want to pick up trips.

GaTechKid · May 14th, 2007, 17:54

150 lines in ORD for 135 FOs. Good times!

DV8Pilot · May 15th, 2007, 09:33

Sounds like DEN 169 lines for 165 FOs... there isn't a reserve line to bid!

DV8

mrivc211 · May 15th, 2007, 16:34

"We like to run lean here at SKYW. 7-10% reserve levels. Closer to the 7 than the 10 though"

Author: wouldnt you like to know.

GaTechKid · May 15th, 2007, 16:43

7% is correct for June, except it's on the other side of zero.

May 14th, 2007, 13:50	#1
Hootie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Zona Posts: 1,174	skywest questions Does anyone know if parents fly for free on Skywest flights? Im trying to book a flight for my dad, and delta wants to charge me more than what a buddy pass would cost, what gives? Anybody have any tips on PBS? Im trying to trick the system into not screwing me into 10 days off next month. Anyone else keep hearing rumors of a MCI base? __________________ Whatever happened to catching a good old fashioned passionate ass whooping?

May 14th, 2007, 14:56	#6
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,170	Re: skywest questions The 50 bucks covers everyone eligible. In the travel center you can see the ppr numbers of the eligibles. MCI, if it happens, would be for midwest. __________________ Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work.

May 14th, 2007, 15:03	#7
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,170	Re: skywest questions And one more thing that's really helped me with getting days off is the swap board. Despite short staffing it's amazing to me that probably 30-40% of my dropped trips get picked up. This month's original line wasn't bad but it's getting better quickly; if I can drop a two day I'll end up with 16 off, with 6 off in a row at one point. $$$ is an issue but I figure I'll the the sen. number do it's thing, and when yr 2 hits I'll work more. For first year pay, honestly I'd rather just have the time off. __________________ Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work.

May 14th, 2007, 17:54	#9
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,883	Re: skywest questions 150 lines in ORD for 135 FOs. Good times! __________________ "I'd rather screw my way around the country then blow my way around..." - Saab 340 Driver

May 15th, 2007, 09:33	#10
DV8Pilot Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of COnfusion Posts: 163	Re: skywest questions Sounds like DEN 169 lines for 165 FOs... there isn't a reserve line to bid! DV8 __________________ On the planes of hesitation bleach the bones of countless millions, who at the dawn of victory sat down to wait, and while waiting died. - Cecil B Delaney

May 15th, 2007, 16:34	#11
mrivc211 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,037	Re: skywest questions "We like to run lean here at SKYW. 7-10% reserve levels. Closer to the 7 than the 10 though" Author: wouldnt you like to know.

May 15th, 2007, 16:43	#12
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,883	Re: skywest questions 7% is correct for June, except it's on the other side of zero. __________________ "I'd rather screw my way around the country then blow my way around..." - Saab 340 Driver

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