C1 Pass Petition Making the Rounds

Lost in Saigon · Post by **Lost in Saigon** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:21 am

The 3 times I got stuck in the back, the Employee Travel website showed seats available in "J". The problem is that those J seats can fill up at the last minute with revenue passengers and Elite upgrades.

I would be happy to see a change where you would not be charged if you didn't get the J seat, and/or you din't need the increased priority. (because the A/C left with open seats).

But, I would be very unhappy if the company just scraps the whole thing because of this petition.

Beech18s · Post by **Beech18s** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:05 am

C1 passes are a good thing. Just because some employees are frustrated commuters/travellers is no reason to abolish them. It is a great privelege to be able to live where you want and still work a considerable distance away. Plan accordingly. However, it isn't necessarily a god-given right to enjoy that privelege. C1 is not perfect, but it can be very handy. And, contrary to some people's opinion, it is fair. It may be extra $ but it's still far cheaper than buying a regular ticket.

The priveleges we enjoy at work are the result of hard work by those who came before us, whether via union struggle or otherwise, and great diligence should be excercised before petitions like these make the rounds, lest we should lose more than we bargained for.

Have a good one...

Bede · Post by **Bede** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:23 am

Tony,

Funny you mention the senior thing. My dad is retired (not a pilot) and dresses well when he travels on my passes. He gets upgraded more than I do!

tonysoprano · Post by **tonysoprano** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:31 am

Hey Bede, your Dad's got it right. Dress well and shmooze up the lady agents. I wish it worked for me. They only give me that loser look.