Crew using subload tickets on other carriers?

[ashlea]

Just curious as to how many crew actually use subload tickets for other airlines? And in what circumstances? Does it end up being too risky e.g. you only have 2-3 days off and want to ensure you get back to base on time for work..! In 9 months of flying I've only used subloads from my own carrier, and one firm ticket with Emirates.

My airline says we can list ourselves for subload travel on the website flyZED.com which we can log in to and apparently list ourselves on about a dozen other airlines... No one I've talked to seems to have used it though. I'm wondering whether this is because it's ineffective or just complicated/tedious? We do have our own online system which is quite effective anyway, I just wanted to source out other possible booking channels...

Any tricks or tips for this? Doesit help your chances if you turn up for the flight decidedly well-dressed/polished? I'd be a little worried that I'd lost for a flight for a airline based in another region and maybe they wouldn't recognize other airline's crew? Although I guess that's all part of the excitement! :ok:

Oh, and do other airlines use different terminology? "Subload" tix are 90% off the fare, and "firm" are 50% off, yes?

[jacquelinee]

I use ZED Web every time I go to work as I have to. Two flights to get to LHR and the first and second leg of each return trip is with another carrier and not my own (BA). ZED Web is very easy to use. All you have to do is list yourself on the flight you want to travel, add your personal data and write down the FLYZED listing identifier number, which you have to present at the airport.

In my experience, it's all down to availability. If there are more than 20 seats available, they'll give you a boarding card. Otherwise you have to sit at the gate and hopefully get a seat there. It's really easy so don't worry!

All airlines use the same terminology.

[Jean-Lill]

I have used ZED to list for 2 flights with other carriers, they sent me an e mail confirming I was listed. The system does work.

On the ZED listing site there are not so many airlines that one can list for at the moment though or perhaps I do not know how to use zed.com properly.

I did as I was instructed on one occasion and telephoned to list myself with one airline to be told I could only list when I checked in which I did. My experience is I have always been listed at check-in and have been accepted for the flights.

I only use staff travel for holidays, I have not been a commuter.