Originally Posted by
wiggy
Yep, it happens..Without going into too much detail I'd offer the opinion that as crew the problem can be having to arrange travel around rostered work. The timing of roster publication can often rule out crew getting hold of the cheap commercial tickets or any discounted tickets that might have been available when the booking window for the flight first opened.
Outside of peak season on a certain route I have actually bought commercial tickets that, with the frequent flyer points discount, have cost less than a standby staff travel ticket would have cost on the same flight....
I find it sad - it's a demanding job, long hours,the usual. There should be decent perks.