Hey Coastrider, "Dude..."
Whats with the attitude? The guy is asking a valid question, in a very polite way. No need for the slagging. If you have nothing to contribute just steer clear.
And NO!! you didn't just inform or help or contribute. And NO!! the airline rep. would NOT fall off his chair laughing when receiving a well articulated application from a proactive COLLEAGUE just starting his career.
Might I take a guess at your nationality....