Buddy Passes

H46Bubba · June 16th, 2008, 11:03

It's getting close to that time of year all us JC party animals love.....NJC08!

After a discussion with firebirdswm at the Cinci M&G about NJC and buddy passes. Now's the time to start firming up plans and for those who just don't have the coin for airfare there are those of us on here that have buddy passes available if requested. If you need a buddy pass fill out the poll above so we have a general idea of who needs buddy passes.

*** DISCLAIMER***
As a reminder, there are rules and stipulation that those who receive a buddy pass need to abide by. (We don't want to get canned or loose our bennies for someone being stupid!

) Also these passes are not free, but there is a fare fee that is assesed by the airline that issues the pass. The fare varies from airline to airline.
*** DISCLAIMER ***

MQAAord · June 16th, 2008, 11:06

Personally, I like you all far too much to even consider giving any of you a buddy pass.........

Remember if you are riding a buddy pass, that it's bottom-of-the-barrel standby. Good luck!

H46Bubba · June 16th, 2008, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by MQAAord

Personally, I like you all far too much to even consider giving any of you a buddy pass.........

Remember if you are riding a buddy pass, that it's bottom-of-the-barrel standby. Good luck!

Yeah I forgot to mention that. Buddy Passes are nonrevenue "standby" travel, just like we travel, but at the lowest priority.

SpiraMirabilis · June 16th, 2008, 14:35

I think jumpseaters are lower actually for a seat in the back. Just have the benefit of one seat in the front.

Kristie · June 16th, 2008, 21:45

Jumpseating has better opportunity i think

Bumblebee · June 16th, 2008, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiraMirabilis

I think jumpseaters are lower actually for a seat in the back. Just have the benefit of one seat in the front.

As a jumpseater, I bounce any non rev buddy pass.

OldTownPilot · June 16th, 2008, 22:15

Depends on the airline I guess

at DL a buddy pass bumps a JSer from a seat in the back.

BobDDuck · June 17th, 2008, 01:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumblebee

As a jumpseater, I bounce any non rev buddy pass.

On what airline? I can't think of one that puts an online buddy pass below on offline jumpseater.

If you have non rev bennies in that system, then you are probably higher priority then the buddy pass and hence you will get on, but if you are getting a seat in the back strictly on your jumpseat credentials you will be bumped by a buddy pass. At least that is the case with US, CAL, DAL, AA and UAL. Dunno about NWA or any of the LCCs.

And just a heads up, buddy passes in the US system just doubled in price last week.

EDIT: But then again, maybe things are different when you are a Commodore.

TheShortOne · June 17th, 2008, 18:03

I would like to thank Mr. Duck for getting me to NJC last year on his invaluable buddy pass when I was stuck in Houston with no hope in sight.

You're a rock star

Bumblebee · June 17th, 2008, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldTownPilot

Depends on the airline I guess

at DL a buddy pass bumps a JSer from a seat in the back.

Me thinks I was wrong . . . sorry fellas

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobDDuck

On what airline? I can't think of one that puts an online buddy pass below on offline jumpseater.

If you have non rev bennies in that system, then you are probably higher priority then the buddy pass and hence you will get on, but if you are getting a seat in the back strictly on your jumpseat credentials you will be bumped by a buddy pass. At least that is the case with US, CAL, DAL, AA and UAL. Dunno about NWA or any of the LCCs.

And just a heads up, buddy passes in the US system just doubled in price last week.

EDIT: But then again, maybe things are different when you are a Commodore.

Things are different as a Commodore

I thought I bounced someone before . . . maybe I misunderstood.

H46Bubba · August 19th, 2008, 01:46

Bump....Just to refresh the thread as it's getting close to that time of year!

N826AW · August 19th, 2008, 01:58

Vegas can be hard to non-rev into. So if a bunch of you guys (and ladies) find it easier to fly into PHX, I would consider carpooling up.

juxtapilot · September 5th, 2008, 22:18

I'm going to be going into Las Vegas from Portland, I'm hoping someone would be able to spare a buddy pass...?

It's probably an inconvenient way to travel but I'm a patient guy so hopefully it could work out fine. If anyone could spare one, shoot me a PM, I'll appreciate that greatly!

Thanks!

juxtapilot · September 23rd, 2008, 01:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by juxtapilot

I'm going to be going into Las Vegas from Portland, I'm hoping someone would be able to spare a buddy pass...?

It's probably an inconvenient way to travel but I'm a patient guy so hopefully it could work out fine. If anyone could spare one, shoot me a PM, I'll appreciate that greatly!

Thanks!

Bump... Thought I'd see if anyone's able one last time before I drain my savings account.

If anyone's able please let me know. Thx so much.

BobDDuck · September 23rd, 2008, 11:25

What days are you planning? On Airways a buddy pass would be about $125 round trip. Cheapest fair (with tax) I'm seeing on Orbitz is $250. Seeing as how it's Vegas and flights fill at the last minute, I'd say the extra $75 is well worth it for a confirmed seat. If you want to gamble (haha) anyways, let me know which days specifically and if the loads are ok I can get you an Airways buddy pass.

juxtapilot · September 23rd, 2008, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobDDuck

What days are you planning? On Airways a buddy pass would be about $125 round trip. Cheapest fair (with tax) I'm seeing on Orbitz is $250. Seeing as how it's Vegas and flights fill at the last minute, I'd say the extra $75 is well worth it for a confirmed seat. If you want to gamble (haha) anyways, let me know which days specifically and if the loads are ok I can get you an Airways buddy pass.

Flying standby may be the only gambling I get to do... Gotta take advantage of the opportunity right?

I sent you a PM regarding dates.. Thanks.

View Poll Results: Buddy Passes for NJC08
Yes I am going and I would l would like to receive a buddy pass	2	40.00%
I might be going and I might require a buddy pass	3	60.00%
Voters: 5. You may not vote on this poll

June 16th, 2008, 11:03	#1
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 5,492	Buddy Passes It's getting close to that time of year all us JC party animals love.....NJC08! After a discussion with firebirdswm at the Cinci M&G about NJC and buddy passes. Now's the time to start firming up plans and for those who just don't have the coin for airfare there are those of us on here that have buddy passes available if requested. If you need a buddy pass fill out the poll above so we have a general idea of who needs buddy passes. * DISCLAIMER* As a reminder, there are rules and stipulation that those who receive a buddy pass need to abide by. (We don't want to get canned or loose our bennies for someone being stupid!) Also these passes are not free, but there is a fare fee that is assesed by the airline that issues the pass. The fare varies from airline to airline. * DISCLAIMER * __________________ *"Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should do it" - calcapt*

June 16th, 2008, 11:06	#2
MQAAord Moderatorette Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 12,241	Re: Buddy Passes Personally, I like you all far too much to even consider giving any of you a buddy pass......... Remember if you are riding a buddy pass, that it's bottom-of-the-barrel standby. Good luck! __________________ PPL SEL 100-ish TT Fmr AA F/A (12 months) Fmr Simmons/AE F/A (6 years) Fmr AE ground school instructor (1 year) Fmr AE IOE instructor (3 years) Vice President - Air Hostess Training: JC's own

June 16th, 2008, 14:35	#4
SpiraMirabilis Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,345 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Buddy Passes I think jumpseaters are lower actually for a seat in the back. Just have the benefit of one seat in the front. __________________ Yet Another Freight Puppy*

June 16th, 2008, 21:45	#5
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 21,251 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Buddy Passes Jumpseating has better opportunity i think __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O Kristie's Flickr Page LinkedIn jetgirls.net engineeryournetwork.com

June 16th, 2008, 22:15	#7
OldTownPilot Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bang'er and Bah Habah Posts: 4,208 Blog Entries: 10	Re: Buddy Passes Depends on the airline I guess at DL a buddy pass bumps a JSer from a seat in the back. __________________ As a wise man said, sumb!tch flew in, sumb!tch'll fly out. Ski Hard. Party Harder.

June 17th, 2008, 18:03	#9
TheShortOne Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 4,375	Re: Buddy Passes I would like to thank Mr. Duck for getting me to NJC last year on his invaluable buddy pass when I was stuck in Houston with no hope in sight. You're a rock star __________________ He drew a circle that shut me out, Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love and I had the wit to win, We drew a circle that took him in

August 19th, 2008, 01:46	#11
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 5,492	Re: Buddy Passes Bump....Just to refresh the thread as it's getting close to that time of year! __________________ *"Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should do it" - calcapt*

August 19th, 2008, 01:58	#12
N826AW Old Skool Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 3,282	Re: Buddy Passes Vegas can be hard to non-rev into. So if a bunch of you guys (and ladies) find it easier to fly into PHX, I would consider carpooling up. __________________ Progress cannot be stopped. Progress is beautiful.

September 5th, 2008, 22:18	#13
juxtapilot Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PACNW Posts: 1,977	Re: Buddy Passes I'm going to be going into Las Vegas from Portland, I'm hoping someone would be able to spare a buddy pass...? It's probably an inconvenient way to travel but I'm a patient guy so hopefully it could work out fine. If anyone could spare one, shoot me a PM, I'll appreciate that greatly! Thanks! __________________ Summer is the season when the air pollution is much warmer.

September 23rd, 2008, 11:25	#15
BobDDuck Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Left Seat Posts: 7,047	Re: Buddy Passes What days are you planning? On Airways a buddy pass would be about $125 round trip. Cheapest fair (with tax) I'm seeing on Orbitz is $250. Seeing as how it's Vegas and flights fill at the last minute, I'd say the extra $75 is well worth it for a confirmed seat. If you want to gamble (haha) anyways, let me know which days specifically and if the loads are ok I can get you an Airways buddy pass. __________________ The Gear Monkey The Gear Monkey Store

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