As a 32 year retired A&P from a major US carrier I can tell you that the premium non rev days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Good luck on the other days unless you are willing to ride the first flight out in the early morning or the last flight out in the evening. FLY NAVY!!!
@@jasonmsmith733 Thanks for your service. I have made it on some late night flights but they are usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, forget about the weekends or days connected to it. FLY NAVY!!!
I have somehow never missed a commute from PHX to SEA in almost a whole year just playing smart. Now non revving on short notice for events like weddings however....
Its crazy man. you were about 5 months ahead of me starting at a regional. I learned a lot from your videos and now I am right behind you again at United with a class date of December 6th.
I’m an FO at a regional and I’ve been watching all your old videos again to see the perspective from the other side. Fantastic job, you really are one of the best aviation influencers!
Airlines need to drop the diversity, flight schools are producing white males because that's who is applying to be pilots. United is as woke as it can be and during covid they laid off their employees and are looking to buy electrical aircraft which are very dangerous.
I don think I could ever give up my non-rev benefits, i've seen 42 countries and counting, and flown a little over 350 flights in the last 5 years working in the airline industry, for leisure travel, let alone the travel my family and companions have been able to do. The savings is immense and its such a cool perk with our industry! Great video!
Curious. My wife is looking at working for United. Would I be able to get similar perks as her "Companion" if i fly without her? Or is it mostly just when with her?
My non-rev privilege's have let me see the world in ways I couldn't imagine, Venice, Tokyo, Brazil, you name it. I even went to Switzerland once to get my Mom a box of chocolates. I love my job as a baggage handler and the non-rev perks are like a whole other cake with extra icing. When I'm short on free time I like to go to Key West, Florida. It's a short flight from my station and the beach is right next to the airport. I get off the plane relax by my favorite coconut tree for a couple of hours and come back home refreshed.
I appreciate your videos. I’ve been with my airline for 35 years. I’ve flown Non-Rev just about everywhere you can imagine. It used to be pretty easy to get on First class just about anywhere. Now is generally the easy time to travel prior to the holidays. Good luck with that. The load factor is above 90% everyday. The Revenue standbys are the absolute killer preventing open seats
Having been Non-Reving for 40 yrs I can tell you things have changed a lot. Today flights are full and non reving is harder then ever. It really best to just purchase a ticket if you MUST be there
Agree.... I seen flights that are 20%+ empty all day long...and one cancelled flight means, they are now overbooked and growing.... More then a few times, I had to fly to another airport, so I can catch a flight to my destination.
Hey Swayne, I’m 13 and I want to fly at United Airlines on a 787. Your videos really inspire me and I enjoy them very much. I’ve learned a lot from you and I can’t wait to be doing what your doing. Much love💙
Got my first non rev trip coming up on Friday with United, off to Jamaica!! Super excited for it! Feels great to be rewarded after the summer just gone by!
I was ground crew for United stationed at SFO, and non revving was literally the thing I was looking forward to doing the most when I had my off days. I remember deciding to fly 13 hours to Frankfurt for a beer and 7 hours later flying back...just because I wanted to. I remember ID90'ing on BA to London just to get a flight on the Queen of the skies...also I remember doing countless trips to Hawaii....just because I could. I do have to say I had a knack for somehow always getting on a non rev flight and never missing one. The only time I didn't nonrev was to Sydney because it was my longest flight and it was my first time flying international...I paid $800 for a last minute ticket...which would have cost me $2000 as a regular joe.
Agree...just flying somewhere for no reason. Flew a number of times to Hawaii just for Dinner, then flying back NYC for a slice of Pizza, then to DC to watch the USMC Drill Team perform at the memorial. Listing to fly to Paris, getting 1st Class....or just deciding to list for the flight at Gate B10, and going where it took me. Now I'm in the 91/135 side, so no more "free" trips for me.
I recommended your channel to two young pilots whose parents are friends of mine. One of them is working Delta Connection based in New York City, the other is graduating UND.
I can't tell you how nice it is to have non Rev as a privilege. (I am blessed to be a ramper) It helped me in college to fly home close to the holidays to see my folks. Helped me and my now wife go to Italy. And when I need to get there and have to buy a seat it's nice to get at my airline 20% off a confirmed seat and if you add in 100 dollars round trip in bags it can be a savings so now when I need to go and get there and can justify a ticket I first look and see and do the math and if my airline is let's say only 100-200 bucks more I may as well book on mine and use the miles I get down the line for a huge trip which I can also get 20% off the total miles needed.
What a clear and easy to understand explanation of the perk I used for thirty plus years as an employee at LHRCS and now as a retiree of 17 years 💗 flying United
My Grandfather worked for United for 40 years or so doing maintenance at KPDX, KORD, and KSFO, hope to follow along in his footsteps once I graduate HS. Flying standby is always fun, wondering whether or not you'll get on a flight just makes it more fun and make me more grateful for each experience I get.
Fun video! I'm a student pilot in the Los Angeles area. Being in my upper 50's, ATP isn't in my future, but I love the vicarious connections through you and others. (And no regrets, I love my career! :) )
Swayne, just wanted to take the time to tell you that, IMO, you produce some of the highest-quality RUclips videos that I have ever watched. I know you are busy at your real job (belated congrats on becoming a UA FO!), but I do hope you find the time going forward to produce add'l content for us. I've watched and re-watched your previous videos to the point that I almost have them memorized!🙂
My dads a captain at envoy and man we loved seeing your transition to united it was cool but man was it sad to see you leave envoy Your videos are awesome, Good job Swayne
I've been stuck around the world !! Paris, Auckland, Santiago!! Public perception of non-rev travel vs reality. Orbitz and Priceline et. al. drastically changed the nature of Non-rev travel.
As a 43 year old united pilot I can tell you that all of your information is very well spoken and right on the money. Also the production quality of this video is great just like the rest of your videos. Keep up the great work and fly safely.
What are your thoughts on the 757/767 retiring? I’m 18 right now and my plan is to hopefully fly the fleet for a long time, but I’ve been getting news about them getting replaced. Swayne isn’t really answering my question on this one so
@@anabilrahmangaming7622 The 757 should be retired by the end of the decade. The 767 united is not retiring anytime soon. I fly for the 777 and 787 and if I were you I would fly for those later in your career. Just a safer bet.
@@anabilrahmangaming7622 I'll be honest with you. It's not up to you. You are only 18, so by the time you are at a major, the 757 and 767 will be on their way to retirement (if they are not already retired). You can't choose a fleet that's no longer flying. However, you can apply to cargo airlines as the 757 and 767 will have at least another decade or two there. But at the end of the day, they will eventually be retired before you reach retirement age. By then, you can either fly the new generation of planes or quit. Your choice!
Hi Swayne, I am Justin Grotte, I am a huge fan of yours and I watch your videos faithfully. My Dad works at United Airlines as an aircraft mechanic. I want to be in aviation I took the FAA first-class medical exam and I didn't pass it. It was my dream to be a pilot. We travel a lot its hard now flying stand by and all we go to is El Paso Texas and Minneapolis St Paul.
Another great video. I'm a 40 year veteran of Southwest Airlines and we do not base the standby list by seniority but on a first come basis, like you describe. My dad worked for United for 50 years and like you said, they do it by seniority. There are perks to both systems, but since I am so senior, I kinda wish we would switch, haha.
I'm the "registered friend" with flight benefits from my dear friend, a 25 year United employee. Boy, is it a game. In the old days with 747s there was almost always space. Now, we're lucky to get the worst seat...any seat, and we're grateful to get it! I'm hoping to go to Buenos Aires next week! I'm still thrilled for this benefit.
I have a question, do you also pay the flights if your friend book for you. She don’t need to come or join with you but can she book a flight & you will just pay for that flight?
Great video. For grumpy old Aviators like me, the best place to travel is home. When loading up the whole tribe of hooligans, I buy regular tickets. With kids, efficient is key.
I found you on Sam's profiles, you are extremely young, 25. It's probably more twisted and stressful than it looks, but I'm definitely ready to tag along. Thanks for being so open and working into a RUclips career. Cool feller.
Great information Swayne! I am at a partner flight school and am seriously considering the Aviate program. Your videos are very helpful on getting information and I love the quality of them too!
Don't do aviate! We get a lot of their students because my flight school is 70% cheaper and we have quality CFI's. Those CFI's at aviate have zero care for any student and it shows.
@@Anirbansutubeid a school with no airline partnership, offers 61 and 141 with CFI’s that have been at the school for more than 2 years. Try Arizona Flight Training Center, the owner specifically will not hire moonlighters or airline focused CFI’s and their reputation shows. Look it up.
In the old days at United some Customer Service People would cheat and let their friends and family get priority over other employees with higher seniority until the company put their standby list on smart phones so every one can see who gets priority to board the flight but I am not saying technology is 100% foolproof I am quite sure there is still cheating going on
Thanks for making all of these im trying to figure out where to go and what to do to make it to an airline one day. I'm a still a teenager and am going to try to get my PPL in high school next year and your videos give me the hope and confidence i can do it.
I worked at ATA, we had a company credit card we’d use to buy Y-fare tickets to position around the world positive space. We’d pocket the Y-fare tickets and then non rev to get there for cheap. Some of us had a hundred fully transferable y-Fare tickets for nearly anywhere, positive space, many First Class. I never sold mine, others did, but it made holiday travel easy as. Crew tags on your carry on meant free bottles of champagne and wine, British Airways girls once gave me a whole box of Cadbury drinking chocolate when I said I love it.
I worked at twa and panam in the 80s and went to europe on many weekends ..living a grand life of living in manhattan and flying all over the world in my 20s
I retired from a major airline and non-rev'd many times. I wasn't flight ops or inflight so I didn't get the ability to jumpseat. It was a blast when I was younger but as I got older and my schedule was more rigid I started to buy my flights. However I did got to Ireland, Canada, the Caribbean, Vegas, Phoenix, and California multiple times. Can't tell you how many times I got amazing first class seats but also can't tell you how many nights I spent sleeping in an airport. Great memories of my youth and will give me stories to tell for years.
Always great to see your videos, Swayne. They are always informative and well done. I also enjoy seeing your smiling face and hearing of your accomplishments. I'm proud to be part of your RUclips family.
Swayne, That you for explaining the types of non-rev flying that you can do as an employee. That is neat that you as a pilot can ride in the jump seat in the cockpit, even on other airlines with the agreements. It must be neat to compare the cabins and cockpits of the different airlines and airplanes that you get to fly on. I have had the chance to sit in the the cockpit of one of the first Untied 737 Max 8 planes when it when into service and the pilots were telling me about some of the differences in the Max Cockpit from the NG Cockpit, like the Heads-up displays. They told me that they weren’t functional yet because they hadn’t rolled out the training yet to the pilots, but that they were going to become a standard feature of them going forward. Thank you for sharing. Ken
Wow this is crazy. I just tried my first standby flight being with the United Aviate program. There I was the only Standby to Orlando yesterday and now there’s 15 others on standby. I could’ve used this video 3 hours ago lol
I used to work for a major airline and I rarely used the non-rev benefit (maybe 1 time with employer airline & 1 time on zed fare out of my 3 year in B6). It is a challenge especially you see the flight have over 50 seats open but by the time you get to the gate the flight is full. When I had vacation I just purchased a flight just so I dont stress myself and not waste any time on my precious Vacation time.
Nonrev is a game, and not everyone is willing to be flexible to play that game... often going on vacation means not knowing where you are going until you get a seat!
I spent most of last week in London with my son and daughter-in-law. He is an airline employee (an FO) and we flew on ZED fares. Here’s the best part. We flew on three different airlines, picking our flights according to who had seats on the days we wanted to travel. An added perk, the employees of the other airlines treated us like family. One ops agent on a competitor made sure the three of us sat together, and the FO on that flight invited us into the cockpit for a look around when he found out my son flies a Boeing and we had just flown with this guy on an Airbus. Thank you for creating this outstanding video. I found it because I’m trying to explain to coworkers how I can fly so often and on absolutely no advance notice. This video sums it up perfectly and I’ll link it to them. By the way I’d love to know what video editor software you’re using😊.
Hi I have a question, I’m registered friend also from an employee. How much normally we have to pay for tickets? Just curious Thanks for any information
My aunt is a retired flight attendant for United and I've gotten to be her registered friend multiple times. My favorite trip was a 3 day trip to Amsterdam. I was able to get business class round-trip from Chicago. I'm not sure if I'll do it anymore because my wife doesn't like the stress and unpredictability of being a pass rider, which is fair haha
How much the tickets if your aunt book for you? I’m just curious coz we have a family friend works at airlines & we have to pay each person per tickets.
Man, I wish I had this video two months ago before I started my internship! As I write this I’m in the United Club at EWR, after non-revving from Geneva in Polaris. Each flight is a learning opportunity, and NRSA travel has been both the most amazing part of working for an airline and the most stressful/anxiety-invoking part! Love your videos as always and I hope to see you around the CPO!
Wow you're a handsome pilot lol. Also, thank you so much for that inside information because I just got hired for one of the airlines as a CSA and was curious as to how these things worked.
i flew standby for the first time this week and its awesome not having to pay for travel, but you really gotta see how many seats are there the day of to really make a good call on where you're going
Excellent content, as always. Been following you for a couple of years now, and you have been an inspiration to my own journey. You are having an impact!
All but non-existent seats available in/to canada since covid comeback. Hotel stays due to bumping pretty much burn up any savings, then you end up buying a last minute revenue ticket just to get home. All in all ends up costing way more than just buying a pos ticket in the first place.
I used to do airline employee travel back in the 80's - we called it Sub Load through Interline then. The biggest thing was getting back - I remember some very difficult journeys where load sheets changed at the last minute and I had to travel on other airlines to non-home ports and then make it over land to get back to work on time. Being late back from a sub load interilne trip was a huge no-no! I think on-line access will make seeing load factors in real time easier and hence offer more options than running from airline desk to airline desk to try to find someone to give you a lift! But HUGE fun always! I miss those happy carefree days (also because they were pre 9/11 jumpseat travel was pretty much an open affair).
I just got a job offer at Southwest. I didnt realize they were check-in based until i looked into it. Considering i checked in 24 hours on the dot on a buddy pass before, no wonder i had no problems getting on. Revived my airplane itch and thus i applied. Im am so excited to work on planes again and travel the country.
Oh for the good old days when planes weren't full. I worked PT for an AA regional partner and my home airport was SAV. Of course we were behind the mainline employees whenever listing. As a part timer, I worked a few hours 5 days a week with Monday and Tuesday off, terrible days for a short non rev trip. This is the perk for a low paying job that was kind of fun though and kept me in shape. I think I only really got one trip in the end.
Very well stated vid..yes, it’s a wonderful privilege..every day at work somebody was coming from somewhere…visited friends and family stateside and internationally so many times..mentally one never feels trapped or constricted which in itself is a great stress reliever, so God bless my airline and job 🙏🏻👏✈️
I non rev twice around the world twice in 7 weeks, and 6 weeks for each trip. All standby, and just carry on luggage, on the airline I work for, and ZED. Total cost was around $2000 including Airbnb lodging. Had a great time. Unfortunately, covid made me stop.
Keep in mind, this is a benefit specific to US airlines. What's common on many non US airlines, they are given a certain number of passes per year an no free non rev. And they usually don't get access to premium cabins. Economy only
Best decision ever from United to bring you in (earned by you, of course). Nice they're allowing you to keep similar editing style to what you've always had, but I assume "helping" maybe some with the production.
I actually do all of the shooting and editing solo! That said, they've been incredibly helpful getting approvals in place when needed. I'm really hopeful videos like this inspire more people to become pilots.
I am an SB3 on Delta.Although I flew around the world and US growing up,I gave up trying to non Rev in 2015 after it took me rearranging my itinerary to leave early to beat future flights overbooked with no chance for a dependent of a retiree. I managed to get to SLC but getting to New Orleans was not easy. I finally made it to ATL,which always has a few 757s flying to MSY every night. Even they filled up and I made it,first class to Gulfport,Mississippi. I got a ride home then picked my bags up in New Orleans the next day. Like an idiot I turned down the option of a redeye to Atl from SLC the night I got out of Montana. But I needed to sleep and I can't sleep on planes. I tried after the pandemic and was told it was really hard for nonrevs.since 2016 I fly delta and pay with the skymiles card.I know the network well and just go on Google flights a few months before I go on vacation and get good deals and build up miles. I will try to nonrev to Argentina or Chile in a year but I have a job I hav3 to be back for.and even giving me an xtra day for cancelations or whatever isn't always enough. I missed work because of weather as a paying passenger as well as being bumped as a non rever,including my last trip to Ireland in 1995. Non revving is an amazing perk and I think God my parents were Delta employees. I benefited so much by being able to travel and experience other cultures and being able to visit relatives in New York and Georgia like I was driving to a friend's house it was so easy to nonrev back in the 70s and 80s. It is much more difficult now but just plan ahead and have backup options and it is one hell of a perk!
I always enjoy watching your videos Swayne! I'm current in my first semester at UND, came in as a commercial aviation major but switching up to engineering and I'm gonna finish the rest of my ratings after I graduate college. Your videos give fantastic information on the job and industry. Keep it up!
I flew with my dad on Delta in 2007, back in the apparently-crappy wavy gravy days. We were stuck finding a flight from ATL to IND. Instead we *B A R E L Y* hopped on a flight to FWA(Ft Wayne) a couple hours drive away from Indianapolis. We were *RUSHING* through those Atlanta terminals. Stressful at the time but makes for good memories years later 😆
I really need your videos right now because your videos motivate me from inside because I didn`t do well in my examination.(not in mood to put more efforts)
Years ago when I worked for an ATL based airline, I had a friend work in RES who was my inside for letting me know if I was going to make a flight and on a couple occasions when I had to get home for work might have been bumped up to a S2A.
I used to fly on my mother's United buddy passes back in the day and this is what we used to do. When you get close to the day you want to travel start calling res and they will tell you how the flights look for that evening and the following day. If the evening flight was wide open you would then call the automated voice line and book that trip and make you way on over to the airport. Otherwise you would check back in the next morning and go from there. First and last flights are usually good as well as midweek flights and Saturday afternoons and evenings. Also, you always have to dress to impress as you might be placed in first class which includes a delicious meal and free wine. But once you get used to traveling this way it is a breeze and a huge perk, even for ground crews. The only place that everyone is told to be cautious about is Honolulu as it can be a huge challenge on getting out of there at any time. That might be different nowadays. As always Swayne, I love watching your videos and I cannot wait to some stories from the 75 or 76 when you are the pilot flying and how it feels on take off when you get to push that throttle all the way back. Thanks again
Back in the day with Delta in Boston we had to dress up and wear suits.....all changed now....we also got great deals on hotels/resorts, car rentals and other fun hospitality related things...great times!!
any tricks of the trade? i was thinking, I will search for international flights with the most business and first class seats available and fly there? i also love the lounges at aiports like centurion. are you able to enjoy the louinges before your initial flights or because you don't have a seated ticket yet, you cannnot enter the lounge, meaning that can you get your standby ticket early so you have enought time to enjoy the lounges or are you always the last one to get tickets?
@@mistyluv261 Well choose the destination based on the loads. That way you can get better seats but also keep in mind weather, IROPS, aircraft swaps, etc also come into play as well. It’s always constantly checking the loads and conditions. And there’s a certain group of people with higher seniority love to list 15 minutes prior to departure so you need to factor that in as well.
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As a 32 year retired A&P from a major US carrier I can tell you that the premium non rev days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Good luck on the other days unless you are willing to ride the first flight out in the early morning or the last flight out in the evening. FLY NAVY!!!
100% agree with trying the first flight of the day when you can!
Last flight of the days can be difficult with the rev and non rev standbys rolling over from the earlier flights (Former AM1, USN)
@@jasonmsmith733 Thanks for your service. I have made it on some late night flights but they are usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, forget about the weekends or days connected to it. FLY NAVY!!!
I have somehow never missed a commute from PHX to SEA in almost a whole year just playing smart. Now non revving on short notice for events like weddings however....
@@spartanslaxwax it’s crazy nowadays, I made it into Key West but couldn’t get into ORD
Its crazy man. you were about 5 months ahead of me starting at a regional. I learned a lot from your videos and now I am right behind you again at United with a class date of December 6th.
Congratulations!!
I’m an FO at a regional and I’ve been watching all your old videos again to see the perspective from the other side. Fantastic job, you really are one of the best aviation influencers!
Thanks Matt!
He really does promote the job ....If you can even call it that LOL
Airlines need to drop the diversity, flight schools are producing white males because that's who is applying to be pilots. United is as woke as it can be and during covid they laid off their employees and are looking to buy electrical aircraft which are very dangerous.
I don think I could ever give up my non-rev benefits, i've seen 42 countries and counting, and flown a little over 350 flights in the last 5 years working in the airline industry, for leisure travel, let alone the travel my family and companions have been able to do. The savings is immense and its such a cool perk with our industry! Great video!
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Curious. My wife is looking at working for United. Would I be able to get similar perks as her "Companion" if i fly without her? Or is it mostly just when with her?
My non-rev privilege's have let me see the world in ways I couldn't imagine, Venice, Tokyo, Brazil, you name it. I even went to Switzerland once to get my Mom a box of chocolates. I love my job as a baggage handler and the non-rev perks are like a whole other cake with extra icing. When I'm short on free time I like to go to Key West, Florida. It's a short flight from my station and the beach is right next to the airport. I get off the plane relax by my favorite coconut tree for a couple of hours and come back home refreshed.
hi is non-rev only for United airlines Employees or other airlines could be
@@ilqarnadirzade4411all airlines
I appreciate your videos. I’ve been with my airline for 35 years. I’ve flown Non-Rev just about everywhere you can imagine. It used to be pretty easy to get on First class just about anywhere. Now is generally the easy time to travel prior to the holidays. Good luck with that. The load factor is above 90% everyday. The Revenue standbys are the absolute killer preventing open seats
Having been Non-Reving for 40 yrs I can tell you things have changed a lot. Today flights are full and non reving is harder then ever. It really best to just purchase a ticket if you MUST be there
Agree.... I seen flights that are 20%+ empty all day long...and one cancelled flight means, they are now overbooked and growing.... More then a few times, I had to fly to another airport, so I can catch a flight to my destination.
Even as a ground ops employee, my airline allows us to occupy open FA jump seats. It’s a life saver!
Hey Swayne, I’m 13 and I want to fly at United Airlines on a 787. Your videos really inspire me and I enjoy them very much. I’ve learned a lot from you and I can’t wait to be doing what your doing. Much love💙
Got my first non rev trip coming up on Friday with United, off to Jamaica!! Super excited for it! Feels great to be rewarded after the summer just gone by!
I was ground crew for United stationed at SFO, and non revving was literally the thing I was looking forward to doing the most when I had my off days. I remember deciding to fly 13 hours to Frankfurt for a beer and 7 hours later flying back...just because I wanted to. I remember ID90'ing on BA to London just to get a flight on the Queen of the skies...also I remember doing countless trips to Hawaii....just because I could. I do have to say I had a knack for somehow always getting on a non rev flight and never missing one. The only time I didn't nonrev was to Sydney because it was my longest flight and it was my first time flying international...I paid $800 for a last minute ticket...which would have cost me $2000 as a regular joe.
Agree...just flying somewhere for no reason. Flew a number of times to Hawaii just for Dinner, then flying back NYC for a slice of Pizza, then to DC to watch the USMC Drill Team perform at the memorial. Listing to fly to Paris, getting 1st Class....or just deciding to list for the flight at Gate B10, and going where it took me. Now I'm in the 91/135 side, so no more "free" trips for me.
@@andrewj9831 Why did you leave the airlines?
@@edwink1467 Better pay, work schedule
@@andrewj9831 Do you mind sharing where you went after airlines?
I recommended your channel to two young pilots whose parents are friends of mine. One of them is working Delta Connection based in New York City, the other is graduating UND.
Great hearing from you! We miss your post and eagerly look forward to getting more!
I can't tell you how nice it is to have non Rev as a privilege. (I am blessed to be a ramper) It helped me in college to fly home close to the holidays to see my folks. Helped me and my now wife go to Italy.
And when I need to get there and have to buy a seat it's nice to get at my airline 20% off a confirmed seat and if you add in 100 dollars round trip in bags it can be a savings so now when I need to go and get there and can justify a ticket I first look and see and do the math and if my airline is let's say only 100-200 bucks more I may as well book on mine and use the miles I get down the line for a huge trip which I can also get 20% off the total miles needed.
What a clear and easy to understand explanation of the perk I used for thirty plus years as an employee at LHRCS and now as a retiree of 17 years 💗 flying United
My Grandfather worked for United for 40 years or so doing maintenance at KPDX, KORD, and KSFO, hope to follow along in his footsteps once I graduate HS. Flying standby is always fun, wondering whether or not you'll get on a flight just makes it more fun and make me more grateful for each experience I get.
This video is perfect timing! Starting at Envoy as a ramp agent soon. Cant wait to take advantage of this great benefit!
Fun video! I'm a student pilot in the Los Angeles area. Being in my upper 50's, ATP isn't in my future, but I love the vicarious connections through you and others. (And no regrets, I love my career! :) )
Swayne, just wanted to take the time to tell you that, IMO, you produce some of the highest-quality RUclips videos that I have ever watched. I know you are busy at your real job (belated congrats on becoming a UA FO!), but I do hope you find the time going forward to produce add'l content for us. I've watched and re-watched your previous videos to the point that I almost have them memorized!🙂
Thank you so much! These take a ton of time to produce so I really appreciate that
My dads a captain at envoy and man we loved seeing your transition to united it was cool but man was it sad to see you leave envoy Your videos are awesome, Good job Swayne
I've been stuck around the world !! Paris, Auckland, Santiago!! Public perception of non-rev travel vs reality. Orbitz and Priceline et. al. drastically changed the nature of Non-rev travel.
How so?
Cheap Ticket Offerings,Maybe..
So glad you guys are still together. Awesomely inspiring. You have no idea!... Does an old man's heart good.
Glad you can see the world. Like the new hair style. Big changes from your HI days. Enjoy yourselves
As a 43 year old united pilot I can tell you that all of your information is very well spoken and right on the money. Also the production quality of this video is great just like the rest of your videos. Keep up the great work and fly safely.
What are your thoughts on the 757/767 retiring? I’m 18 right now and my plan is to hopefully fly the fleet for a long time, but I’ve been getting news about them getting replaced. Swayne isn’t really answering my question on this one so
@@anabilrahmangaming7622 The 757 should be retired by the end of the decade. The 767 united is not retiring anytime soon. I fly for the 777 and 787 and if I were you I would fly for those later in your career. Just a safer bet.
@@ronanborus4067 eh I’m still gonna go for the 757/767. Not really a fan of the newer generation planes to be honest
@@anabilrahmangaming7622 Completely understand. Wish you the best of luck.
@@anabilrahmangaming7622 I'll be honest with you. It's not up to you. You are only 18, so by the time you are at a major, the 757 and 767 will be on their way to retirement (if they are not already retired). You can't choose a fleet that's no longer flying. However, you can apply to cargo airlines as the 757 and 767 will have at least another decade or two there. But at the end of the day, they will eventually be retired before you reach retirement age. By then, you can either fly the new generation of planes or quit. Your choice!
Very informative, glad to see United permits your videos; great for employee recruitment. 😎
This is stuff you never learn about, but always wondered. Thanks!
Love the videos! Can’t wait to become an airline pilot!
Great post my friend. I appreciate all the information you are sharing here.
Thanks for sharing your advice 😊
Hi Swayne, I am Justin Grotte, I am a huge fan of yours and I watch your videos faithfully. My Dad works at United Airlines as an aircraft mechanic. I want to be in aviation I took the FAA first-class medical exam and I didn't pass it. It was my dream to be a pilot. We travel a lot its hard now flying stand by and all we go to is El Paso Texas and Minneapolis St Paul.
Another great video. I'm a 40 year veteran of Southwest Airlines and we do not base the standby list by seniority but on a first come basis, like you describe. My dad worked for United for 50 years and like you said, they do it by seniority. There are perks to both systems, but since I am so senior, I kinda wish we would switch, haha.
Do all Southwest employees have access to ZED fare travel?
@@rickyism1576 yes we do
I'm the "registered friend" with flight benefits from my dear friend, a 25 year United employee. Boy, is it a game. In the old days with 747s there was almost always space. Now, we're lucky to get the worst seat...any seat, and we're grateful to get it!
I'm hoping to go to Buenos Aires next week!
I'm still thrilled for this benefit.
I have a question, do you also pay the flights if your friend book for you. She don’t need to come or join with you but can she book a flight & you will just pay for that flight?
Great video. For grumpy old Aviators like me, the best place to travel is home. When loading up the whole tribe of hooligans, I buy regular tickets. With kids, efficient is key.
Awesome vid as always, Swayne!
Thanks Cole!
Your videos and content are always awesome enjoy seeing the world for virtual free
When i worked for Envoy as a Ramp Agent, I took a 787 from O'hare to Charlotte NC in Business Class as there was seats available! it was amazing.
I found you on Sam's profiles, you are extremely young, 25. It's probably more twisted and stressful than it looks, but I'm definitely ready to tag along. Thanks for being so open and working into a RUclips career. Cool feller.
You make good videos
And Swayne which flight school did you go to and what age did you want to be a pilot
@@FlyingandGames He went to the University of North Dakota flight program.
Only wish he would make more!
@@mjfreespirit true
@@videogameplayer0552 thanks
As a retired Delta employee I appreciate my pass privileges, I have used many times and I also have had the honor of flying on United as well!
Yey! I hope you enjoyed your trip.
Of course,think like a passenger is important. Best of luck and keep flying.
Your videos are my all time favorite
Great information Swayne! I am at a partner flight school and am seriously considering the Aviate program. Your videos are very helpful on getting information and I love the quality of them too!
Thanks Dillon! Glad it's helping you!
Don't do aviate! We get a lot of their students because my flight school is 70% cheaper and we have quality CFI's. Those CFI's at aviate have zero care for any student and it shows.
@@Stupidboi1 what flight school do you recommend then?!
@@Anirbansutubeid a school with no airline partnership, offers 61 and 141 with CFI’s that have been at the school for more than 2 years. Try Arizona Flight Training Center, the owner specifically will not hire moonlighters or airline focused CFI’s and their reputation shows. Look it up.
In the old days at United some Customer Service People would cheat and let their friends and family get priority over other employees with higher seniority until the company put their standby list on smart phones so every one can see who gets priority to board the flight but I am not saying technology is 100% foolproof I am quite sure there is still cheating going on
Thanks for making all of these im trying to figure out where to go and what to do to make it to an airline one day. I'm a still a teenager and am going to try to get my PPL in high school next year and your videos give me the hope and confidence i can do it.
That's the goal of these videos! Rooting for you :)
I worked at ATA, we had a company credit card we’d use to buy Y-fare tickets to position around the world positive space. We’d pocket the Y-fare tickets and then non rev to get there for cheap. Some of us had a hundred fully transferable y-Fare tickets for nearly anywhere, positive space, many First Class. I never sold mine, others did, but it made holiday travel easy as. Crew tags on your carry on meant free bottles of champagne and wine, British Airways girls once gave me a whole box of Cadbury drinking chocolate when I said I love it.
This is exhilerating to watch. Every Upload gets better and better!
I work for air Canada as a baggage handler as a part time job- pays not great but the benefits are unreal!
I worked at twa and panam in the 80s and went to europe on many weekends ..living a grand life of living in manhattan and flying all over the world in my 20s
I retired from a major airline and non-rev'd many times. I wasn't flight ops or inflight so I didn't get the ability to jumpseat. It was a blast when I was younger but as I got older and my schedule was more rigid I started to buy my flights. However I did got to Ireland, Canada, the Caribbean, Vegas, Phoenix, and California multiple times. Can't tell you how many times I got amazing first class seats but also can't tell you how many nights I spent sleeping in an airport. Great memories of my youth and will give me stories to tell for years.
Always great to see your videos, Swayne. They are always informative and well done. I also enjoy seeing your smiling face and hearing of your accomplishments. I'm proud to be part of your RUclips family.
Thanks for another Great Video, Swayne! Traveling is my favorite thing to do, and traveling on a plane makes it 10x better!
Swayne, That you for explaining the types of non-rev flying that you can do as an employee. That is neat that you as a pilot can ride in the jump seat in the cockpit, even on other airlines with the agreements. It must be neat to compare the cabins and cockpits of the different airlines and airplanes that you get to fly on. I have had the chance to sit in the the cockpit of one of the first Untied 737 Max 8 planes when it when into service and the pilots were telling me about some of the differences in the Max Cockpit from the NG Cockpit, like the Heads-up displays. They told me that they weren’t functional yet because they hadn’t rolled out the training yet to the pilots, but that they were going to become a standard feature of them going forward. Thank you for sharing. Ken
Wow this is crazy. I just tried my first standby flight being with the United Aviate program. There I was the only Standby to Orlando yesterday and now there’s 15 others on standby. I could’ve used this video 3 hours ago lol
Great content, impressed with your level of maturity !!.
I used to work for a major airline and I rarely used the non-rev benefit (maybe 1 time with employer airline & 1 time on zed fare out of my 3 year in B6). It is a challenge especially you see the flight have over 50 seats open but by the time you get to the gate the flight is full. When I had vacation I just purchased a flight just so I dont stress myself and not waste any time on my precious Vacation time.
Nonrev is a game, and not everyone is willing to be flexible to play that game... often going on vacation means not knowing where you are going until you get a seat!
@@brianbeach3024 Agree...it's more like North East, South East, Upper Midwest, Lower Midwest, etc.....lets just find out where our vacation is at...
Beautifully explained Swayne, Happy Landings
I’m at CTP training for SkyWest airlines now, and am SO excited to soon have these privileges!! Love the videos :)
Congratulations! Enjoy them!
I'm a big fan of Flight Diary too! I don't have the same flight map you do, but it's always cool to see someone else use it :)
I respect Swayne decisions to go to Poland. I have been to Poland and have family in Warsaw and outside Warsaw.
I spent most of last week in London with my son and daughter-in-law. He is an airline employee (an FO) and we flew on ZED fares. Here’s the best part. We flew on three different airlines, picking our flights according to who had seats on the days we wanted to travel. An added perk, the employees of the other airlines treated us like family. One ops agent on a competitor made sure the three of us sat together, and the FO on that flight invited us into the cockpit for a look around when he found out my son flies a Boeing and we had just flown with this guy on an Airbus. Thank you for creating this outstanding video. I found it because I’m trying to explain to coworkers how I can fly so often and on absolutely no advance notice. This video sums it up perfectly and I’ll link it to them. By the way I’d love to know what video editor software you’re using😊.
Hi I have a question, I’m registered friend also from an employee. How much normally we have to pay for tickets? Just curious Thanks for any information
My aunt is a retired flight attendant for United and I've gotten to be her registered friend multiple times. My favorite trip was a 3 day trip to Amsterdam. I was able to get business class round-trip from Chicago. I'm not sure if I'll do it anymore because my wife doesn't like the stress and unpredictability of being a pass rider, which is fair haha
How much the tickets if your aunt book for you? I’m just curious coz we have a family friend works at airlines & we have to pay each person per tickets.
Man, I wish I had this video two months ago before I started my internship! As I write this I’m in the United Club at EWR, after non-revving from Geneva in Polaris. Each flight is a learning opportunity, and NRSA travel has been both the most amazing part of working for an airline and the most stressful/anxiety-invoking part! Love your videos as always and I hope to see you around the CPO!
Glad you got a good seat on the 767! See you in the CPO 👏🏻
Wow you're a handsome pilot lol. Also, thank you so much for that inside information because I just got hired for one of the airlines as a CSA and was curious as to how these things worked.
I always enjoy watching your content Swayne!
Thanks, Josh!
Thanks for the information! Makes me want to fly even more!
Great vid Swayne. You've really done a great job of using your travel benefits and help explain this to all your followers. Keep up the good work.
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Te|e__grame. ^^^up^^^
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now. Your editing skills have massively improved, and it shows! Happy to see it’s going well at United!
i flew standby for the first time this week and its awesome not having to pay for travel, but you really gotta see how many seats are there the day of to really make a good call on where you're going
Excellent content, as always. Been following you for a couple of years now, and you have been an inspiration to my own journey. You are having an impact!
That's awesome, Justin! Thank you so much
Great info Swayne. Thanks for sharing.
All but non-existent seats available in/to canada since covid comeback. Hotel stays due to bumping pretty much burn up any savings, then you end up buying a last minute revenue ticket just to get home. All in all ends up costing way more than just buying a pos ticket in the first place.
I love these vids keep it up!
I used to do airline employee travel back in the 80's - we called it Sub Load through Interline then. The biggest thing was getting back - I remember some very difficult journeys where load sheets changed at the last minute and I had to travel on other airlines to non-home ports and then make it over land to get back to work on time. Being late back from a sub load interilne trip was a huge no-no! I think on-line access will make seeing load factors in real time easier and hence offer more options than running from airline desk to airline desk to try to find someone to give you a lift! But HUGE fun always! I miss those happy carefree days (also because they were pre 9/11 jumpseat travel was pretty much an open affair).
Thank you for your videos Next year I start at the United Aviate Academy!!!
Very exciting! Congratulations!
I just got a job offer at Southwest. I didnt realize they were check-in based until i looked into it.
Considering i checked in 24 hours on the dot on a buddy pass before, no wonder i had no problems getting on. Revived my airplane itch and thus i applied. Im am so excited to work on planes again and travel the country.
I'm now officially a Southwest CoHeart
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Exciting. I recently started working for an airline (in Canada) that has a ZED agreement with United. Really looking forward to trying it out!
We'll be happy to have you!
Oh for the good old days when planes weren't full. I worked PT for an AA regional partner and my home airport was SAV. Of course we were behind the mainline employees whenever listing. As a part timer, I worked a few hours 5 days a week with Monday and Tuesday off, terrible days for a short non rev trip. This is the perk for a low paying job that was kind of fun though and kept me in shape. I think I only really got one trip in the end.
This was super helpful especially for new FAs thank you !!!
Very well stated vid..yes, it’s a wonderful privilege..every day at work somebody was coming from somewhere…visited friends and family stateside and internationally so many times..mentally one never feels trapped or constricted which in itself is a great stress reliever, so God bless my airline and job 🙏🏻👏✈️
The video quality stays consistent ❤
I non rev twice around the world twice in 7 weeks, and 6 weeks for each trip. All standby, and just carry on luggage, on the airline I work for, and ZED. Total cost was around $2000 including Airbnb lodging. Had a great time. Unfortunately, covid made me stop.
I love your videos! Very informative amazing quality!!! Been watching since you flew in Hawaii
Keep in mind, this is a benefit specific to US airlines. What's common on many non US airlines, they are given a certain number of passes per year an no free non rev. And they usually don't get access to premium cabins. Economy only
Good to see you in my home city of Kyoto. Love your vids, hopefully I can become a pilot do the same you are doing one day!
Best decision ever from United to bring you in (earned by you, of course). Nice they're allowing you to keep similar editing style to what you've always had, but I assume "helping" maybe some with the production.
I actually do all of the shooting and editing solo! That said, they've been incredibly helpful getting approvals in place when needed. I'm really hopeful videos like this inspire more people to become pilots.
@@SwayneMartinPilot that's great!
@@SwayneMartinPilot They really should be paying you more for these free advertisement haha
I am an SB3 on Delta.Although I flew around the world and US growing up,I gave up trying to non Rev in 2015 after it took me rearranging my itinerary to leave early to beat future flights overbooked with no chance for a dependent of a retiree. I managed to get to SLC but getting to New Orleans was not easy. I finally made it to ATL,which always has a few 757s flying to MSY every night. Even they filled up and I made it,first class to Gulfport,Mississippi. I got a ride home then picked my bags up in New Orleans the next day.
Like an idiot I turned down the option of a redeye to Atl from SLC the night I got out of Montana. But I needed to sleep and I can't sleep on planes.
I tried after the pandemic and was told it was really hard for nonrevs.since 2016 I fly delta and pay with the skymiles card.I know the network well and just go on Google flights a few months before I go on vacation and get good deals and build up miles.
I will try to nonrev to Argentina or Chile in a year but I have a job I hav3 to be back for.and even giving me an xtra day for cancelations or whatever isn't always enough. I missed work because of weather as a paying passenger as well as being bumped as a non rever,including my last trip to Ireland in 1995.
Non revving is an amazing perk and I think God my parents were Delta employees. I benefited so much by being able to travel and experience other cultures and being able to visit relatives in New York and Georgia like I was driving to a friend's house it was so easy to nonrev back in the 70s and 80s.
It is much more difficult now but just plan ahead and have backup options and it is one hell of a perk!
United lucky to have you as an ambassador
You explained this so well ! Thanks Swayne 💯
I always enjoy watching your videos Swayne! I'm current in my first semester at UND, came in as a commercial aviation major but switching up to engineering and I'm gonna finish the rest of my ratings after I graduate college. Your videos give fantastic information on the job and industry. Keep it up!
UND in Phoenix overcrowds the airspace.
I flew with my dad on Delta in 2007, back in the apparently-crappy wavy gravy days. We were stuck finding a flight from ATL to IND. Instead we *B A R E L Y* hopped on a flight to FWA(Ft Wayne) a couple hours drive away from Indianapolis.
We were *RUSHING* through those Atlanta terminals. Stressful at the time but makes for good memories years later 😆
I really need your videos right now because your videos motivate me from inside because I didn`t do well in my examination.(not in mood to put more efforts)
amazing video, as always ! So informative and I love it
Thank you!!
Years ago when I worked for an ATL based airline, I had a friend work in RES who was my inside for letting me know if I was going to make a flight and on a couple occasions when I had to get home for work might have been bumped up to a S2A.
I used to fly on my mother's United buddy passes back in the day and this is what we used to do. When you get close to the day you want to travel start calling res and they will tell you how the flights look for that evening and the following day. If the evening flight was wide open you would then call the automated voice line and book that trip and make you way on over to the airport. Otherwise you would check back in the next morning and go from there. First and last flights are usually good as well as midweek flights and Saturday afternoons and evenings. Also, you always have to dress to impress as you might be placed in first class which includes a delicious meal and free wine. But once you get used to traveling this way it is a breeze and a huge perk, even for ground crews. The only place that everyone is told to be cautious about is Honolulu as it can be a huge challenge on getting out of there at any time. That might be different nowadays. As always Swayne, I love watching your videos and I cannot wait to some stories from the 75 or 76 when you are the pilot flying and how it feels on take off when you get to push that throttle all the way back. Thanks again
Wow - excellent Perk andd always interesting and informative vlog Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍👍 ✈✈✈✈✈
Back in the day with Delta in Boston we had to dress up and wear suits.....all changed now....we also got great deals on hotels/resorts, car rentals and other fun hospitality related things...great times!!
Your videos are always so amazing, you must have great editing skills on computer
Thanks Nick! These take a LONG time to edit
I was just looking for an in depth video explaining jump seating, and then you posted this. What a coincidence 😂.
Here's one that's even more in-depth: ruclips.net/video/1t_KB-o11MM/видео.html&&ab_channel=SwayneMartin
@@SwayneMartinPilot Thank you!
Best perk of the job!
Non-Rev is a game. It’s an art. I’ve flown 215,000 miles in 2022 as a nonrev most of the flights in first/business
any tricks of the trade? i was thinking, I will search for international flights with the most business and first class seats available and fly there? i also love the lounges at aiports like centurion. are you able to enjoy the louinges before your initial flights or because you don't have a seated ticket yet, you cannnot enter the lounge, meaning that can you get your standby ticket early so you have enought time to enjoy the lounges or are you always the last one to get tickets?
@@mistyluv261 Well choose the destination based on the loads. That way you can get better seats but also keep in mind weather, IROPS, aircraft swaps, etc also come into play as well. It’s always constantly checking the loads and conditions. And there’s a certain group of people with higher seniority love to list 15 minutes prior to departure so you need to factor that in as well.
@@Nonrevluke if you get first or business's class, do you get food and alcohol service?
how do you find the best hotel deals? thank you sooooooo much!
lastly, is it possible to fly on an a380?