Do pilots get their passports stamped?
Do pilots get their passports stamped? Surprising (or unsurprising) though it may be, pilots and flight attendants rarely get their passports stamped upon admittance to a foreign country. Crews are almost always admitted to international destinations via dedicated employee arrival portals with expedited screening.
Who has blue passports?
The Southern Common Market, known as Mercosur, consisting of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay all boast blue passports, as well. Blue is also the color used throughout the “new world” (like in North America), as Boghossian told Business Insider.
Can European pilots work in the US?
Obtain a work visa: European pilots will need a work visa in order to legally work in the USA. There are several types of work visas available, but the most common for pilots is the H-1B visa.
Do pilots get free flights?
The short answer is yes – the majority of airlines offer free flights as an employee benefit for pilots and often for their immediate family members. Before applying to an airline for a pilot position, be sure to ask about employee benefits in addition to pilot salary.
Do pilots marry other pilots?
Yes, the airlines know they have married couples in their cockpits and they're okay with it. I'm sure there are a handful flying together at each of the majors. No one else wastes time thinking about it. There is no glass ceiling; pilot pay is transparent and based solely on seniority.
Do pilots get free hotels?
Do pilots pay for their own hotels? The airline handles and pays for accommodations for crewmembers when they are on a trip. Many pilots do not live where they are based and choose to commute.