Come on now, people.
We have so much more important things to worry about. How long did we go with pass surcharges? It wasn't until recently that the charges were eliminated. So now they are going back to the way they were, plus taxes and security fees. Big Friggin' Deal! Supporting the non-rev system doesn't come free to the company.
What's wrong with the company recovering a nominal fee to cover the expense?
I just received an e-note from the chief pilot asking us not to use the toll free number when calling the crew desk from a cell phone. Makes sense to me. Cell companies charge you for minutes whether it's a toll free call or not. Why have the company pay for the call also? These things just make sense, and every little bit helps right now.
And while we're at it, how about easing up on the ACARS messages? Why do some dispatchers need to send a message every time there's a pirep of light chop at 12,000 feet over Albany when I'm at FL330 over Denver?
And APU burn! There's another one. Look, it's not sweltering summer time. There's no need to run the packs non stop. There are still plenty of captains cranking the APU as we exit the runway. I don't know how many times I call to confirm a gate, relay the "negative APU" to the boss, only to see it up and running already.
And since I'm venting, why do some guys insist on turning channel 9 off? Are we getting that paranoid to think there is some reporter recording our every word just waiting for us to screw up? CH 9 is something no other company has. We should be using it and promoting it on every flt. Even if it pleases only one customer.
A little common sense must prevail here folks!
Gosh I feel better!