Hey Folks--
Having a discussion right now with another airline employee. We were talking about commuters and deadheaders. I told him that SWA does NOT gurantee a commuter to their base, and it is the commuter's own responsibility to get to their base on time. He was appauled and said "that is not fair and not right" He stated NWA will oversell a flight for a commuter so he or she can get to their base on time and will deny a revenue passenger to get someone on board. Keep in mind this is only COMMUTING, not Deadheading.
I stated to him that SWA will not cover any expense or responsibility, nor would WN oversell or bump off a revenue passenger to get the commuter to their base. They have the option of riding Flight Attendent jumpseat (like any southwest employee can) but if its full then tough luck, you better hope you get there on time.
The argument is basically I have been saying, the commuter chose not to live at the base they were assigned, and after all it is their responsibility to get there on time, not the airline. I certainly don't expect my boss to have every light green for me, and clear the roads so I can plow through to get to work on time. His side is, the airline needs you at work and will do what they can to get you there if you choose not to live at their base.
Its been back and forth. So I am curious how it is handled at your airline, and what is more fair, based on union or contract agreements?
Comments or suggestions is welcome!
Alex
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