Boots2Wings
Just happy to be here.
So as I am about to begin my life as a commuter for the first time, I wanted to ask the (probably) dumb questions here that werent covered in my "How to" classes...
1) Jumpseating/Riding in "uniform":
Is it expected, or frowned upon, when traveling in uniform (up front or in back) to take off your epaulettes/wings? On own metal, or other carriers? I ask because it always seems like when I run into other commuters they almost always have their stuff off, sans the steriotypical white shirt and black pants. I'm not a fan of packing extra, or changing at the airport, so just wanted to see the common expectation there.
2) Baggage
How much of an evil stare to expect if you put your rollaboard and flight kit in an overhead bin? Cant really gate check either, and my kit is a bit big for many under-seat spots. Also, how many bags is too many, for instance, Id love to have a laptop case to go with my other two; but that might be pushing it?
3) Sitting up front (even if there's room in the back)
Is it frowned upon to sit upfront if your given a seat in the back? Normally id take the back seat, but if its the Jump or a middle seat in coach (or any seat on my own metal for that matter), I would much prefer a jump just for comfort alone
4) When sitting up front
Following the same line of thought, if up front, should I be throwing on the Telex's everytime, or just chatting offline and listening to airpods acceptable? Just not sure how much ACMing is wanted or expected.
5) How many potential flights is a "safe commute"
Policy at my shop (afaik) is must have had at least 2 possible, but would say, 4 be generally safe to actually make my trip?
6) Anything else you can think of?
Thanks
1) Jumpseating/Riding in "uniform":
Is it expected, or frowned upon, when traveling in uniform (up front or in back) to take off your epaulettes/wings? On own metal, or other carriers? I ask because it always seems like when I run into other commuters they almost always have their stuff off, sans the steriotypical white shirt and black pants. I'm not a fan of packing extra, or changing at the airport, so just wanted to see the common expectation there.
2) Baggage
How much of an evil stare to expect if you put your rollaboard and flight kit in an overhead bin? Cant really gate check either, and my kit is a bit big for many under-seat spots. Also, how many bags is too many, for instance, Id love to have a laptop case to go with my other two; but that might be pushing it?
3) Sitting up front (even if there's room in the back)
Is it frowned upon to sit upfront if your given a seat in the back? Normally id take the back seat, but if its the Jump or a middle seat in coach (or any seat on my own metal for that matter), I would much prefer a jump just for comfort alone
4) When sitting up front
Following the same line of thought, if up front, should I be throwing on the Telex's everytime, or just chatting offline and listening to airpods acceptable? Just not sure how much ACMing is wanted or expected.
5) How many potential flights is a "safe commute"
Policy at my shop (afaik) is must have had at least 2 possible, but would say, 4 be generally safe to actually make my trip?
6) Anything else you can think of?
Thanks