How does the StaffTraveler work?

How does the StaffTraveler work?

Can anyone use StaffTraveler?

Anyone who is eligible for staff travel (non-rev travel), can join StaffTraveler. We allow active and retired airline employees as well as and buddy pass holders like the spouse of airline crew members. When joining StaffTraveler, we ask you to provide proof of your eligibility for staff travel.

Can airlines kick you off a flight if overbooked?

If there are not enough passengers who are willing to give up their seats voluntarily, an airline may deny you a seat on an aircraft based on criteria that it establishes, such as the passenger's check-in time, the fare paid by the passenger, or the passenger's frequent flyer status.

How accurate is StaffTraveler?

I have found the info has been very accurate. It is also nice to be able to help out other travelers as well. Easy to use. Usually pretty quick responses.

What is R2 standby?

Under the Travel Status dropdown for leisure travel process, selection that is available to IndiGo employees is “R2 standby”. R2 Standby means Leisure standby.

What are the credits for on StaffTraveler?

By answering requests from others, you earn free credits that you can use to post requests when you are going to travel.

Is Seat Alert accurate?

Though not 101% accurate, being not entirely real time, it is a very valuable tool. Seat alerts is a cut down element of the ExpertFlyer software available via the usual platforms such as Google Play.

How does standby work?

A prospective passenger is not booked on the flight, but waits to see if there is an extra seat after all scheduled passengers have boarded. A missed flight requires a passenger to fly standby on the next flight to the same destination, as they now lack a reservation.

Do you get money if your flight is overbooked?

Overbooked flight compensation under US regulations If the airline does not make any substitute travel arrangements for you, you are entitled to 400% of the one-way fare price, not to exceed $1,350 as well as any optional fees paid as part of your reservation (e.g. bag fees, seat upgrades, etc.).

What do airlines do with unsold seats?

Unlike other ticket based businesses, airlines manipulate unsold seats to increase in value as the departure date approaches. This allows airlines to sell miles to banks, inflating the conversion of miles to cash, making more on “free award travel “ than they would have selling the tkt for cash.

Can you see how many seats are left on a flight?

Check the airline's app Many airlines provide information such as seat maps that are accessible via their apps and websites before the day of travel. These maps will show you the layout of every seat on the plane and whether it's been booked or not.

What happens if your flight is full?

When a flight has more passengers who are ready to fly than there are seats available, airlines must first ask passengers to give up their seats voluntarily, in exchange for compensation, before bumping anyone involuntarily. Airlines may offer passengers incentives, such as money or vouchers, to volunteer.

Do airlines sell every seat?

Some airlines simply sell enough tickets to fill every seat. Although this practice significantly reduces the chances that a passenger will be bumped, the airline may still bump passengers in rare circumstances - such as when the seat is needed for a Federal Air Marshall.

Are international flights usually full?

For international flights, it is not uncommon to see E- completely full well before the departure date.

How do I know if my flight is overbooked?

Passengers can inquire about overbooking by contacting their respective airlines or using apps that show available seats per cabin. If your flight is overbooked, airlines will usually ask for volunteers to give up their seats and offer compensation in return.