Reserve vs Line Schedules | bidding | Flight Attendant Life

[@yahsonmcnael14]

This is the best video I have seen on this topic. Thanks so much, extremely informative, subbed

[@TEXASBAMA-80]

Thank you for this informative video, I have watched dozens of flight attendant videos but I’m able to understand more with yours!!😊

[@ShakirisP]

Omg thank you for this video!! Clears up so many of my questions. My American Airlines face to face is on Monday!

[@msangie824]

Did you get the AA job?

[@ArianaMMR]

Did u get the job?

[@leilaniroach1680]

You are the best FA I have watched

[@melissa-fs2hq]

This was awesome. I start training in one week in Dallas!!! Maybe I will see you around!!!!

[@michaelsmith5463]

QUESTION: What happens for parking if you have a 3 day trip?--Could you park a van RV in employee parking while you were standby/oncall?

[@CiaraAqua]

Your videos are so detailed! Thanks for posting

[@ChellyBelly-jr3no]

I've been looking for a video like this! Thank you 🧡🤗

[@harper6921]

I have my virtual interview on Monday for a flight attendant position! I’m excited and can’t wait!

[@TheDailyDeparture]

Woohoo!! So exciting!

[@judithvazquez3950]

Thank you so much for this video! I got the answers that I was looking for.

[@TheDailyDeparture]

Glad it helped!

[@FlygirlCrystal]

Thank you for explanation I thought reserve was you didn’t know what day you would actually be working. As long as I know what day I am on call I’m ok

[@celestediprojetto]

I understand that you don't get to know what trips you will be flying when on reserve, but do you get to know ahead of time what days you will be on reserve? in case commuting to your base airport? would you know you are on reserve during certain days of the week is another way to put it?

[@MsRoRussell]

How I WISH you were there to assist with teaching this course! 😩 I left there lost on this subject and that was a 4 hour lesson 🥴. Thank you for these videos! See you on the line! ✈️

[@TheDailyDeparture]

Glad to help! I know it is so confusing at first it really does take time to grasp 🙃

[@michaelsmith5463]

QUESTION: Where do you park at the airport?--Public or Employee parking?--Show an ID to "pay"?

[@fimp2295]

Omg that’s so interesting that you like pbs. Everyone I know at united hated it and love their Manuel system, I wonder if it’s just the fact that trips are built differently

[@TheDailyDeparture]

Yeah I’m not sure how their old system was, but I know for us (if you know how to bid) it is better lol

[@juanitavillagomez4078]

i’m currently waiting for my training date with you airline! i was wondering how many days off you were able to have when you flew 120 hours? i’m wanting to work as much as i’m able to atleast for the first year but also don’t want to neglect spending time with friends and family!

[@TheDailyDeparture]

120 hours was 8 days off. It. Am be really hard to find a balance, you definitely have to choose wisely now you spend your time and working a lot can be a lot of sacrifice. Just have to do what’s best for you though! I will say on straight reserve it can be hard to fly a ton of hours because you’re limited with what you can pick up

[@mexican8940]

@@TheDailyDepartureOh so when you’re on “Reserve” they usually don’t give you a lot of flights throughout a week?

[@stud88100]

Thank you very much for the very informative video

[@SparkleJae]

For the pre-boarding , like say a reserved flight attendant gets call to do it because the initial flight attendant to board is running late, does that mean the flight attendant on reserve would have to leave after the flight attendant running late, gets there ? Or do they work together for that that trip ?

[@mindtrick205]

Hey! Very late but if the original flight attendant shows up the FA on standby only does the boarding. If they don’t show up on time then the FA on Standby does the flight.

[@privateperson2098]

2 hours would be tough...I live an hour from DFW and it takes an hour to shower and face and hair done. While on reserve, you would need to be at your base the day before, correct?

[@queque7153]

Usually ppl on reserve on there reserve day are almost already ready just in case because you have to also put traffic into factor and in case you get random in the airport u have ti go the tsa pre check

[@andreacervenkova9005]

I have few questions for you! What Is a base orientation in cabin crew slang? Secondly, for how long have you been a flight attendant?

[@Chrislovesbeauty]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@christinac25]

Do mainlines usually only hire attendants with previous experience? I just got my TBNT from delta but wasn’t too surprised, because I have no experience in the field (but plenty customer service experience.) So I guess my question is do you usually always have to fly smaller regionals before securing a mainline. Thanks!

[@TheDailyDeparture]

I might have mentioned it in this video but definitely have mentioned it in others, but no! I actually think they might prefer no past regional or airline experience. They get so many applications like 100k give or take and usually only hire about 1-2k so it’s just a really competitive process. Keep applying though!!

[@christinac25]

@@TheDailyDeparture Ahhh okay thanks so much! New subbie 😊

[@TheDailyDeparture]

Welcome ❤️ thanks for your question :)

[@Niagarafalls2000]

What is a straight reserve? And a rotation??

[@michaelsmith5463]

QUESTION: Do you get a discount for food in the airport?

[@ChristophHenry-m6p]

Can you go into more detail about the negatives? Particularly how you were treated by your Supervisors for the slightest infraction. Also explain what happens if you are legitimately sick... are there any penalties? I just think it's good to give a well rounded account of your experiences and not highlight the good and downplay the bad. As with any job... Surely there are some significant things you have issues with?

[@TheDailyDeparture]

If you are sick and call out you get a “point”… there is a point system and disciplinary levels depending on how many points you have. Of course every job has pros and cons. Unfortunately I can only speak to my experience and share the job from my perspectives. If someone has negative experiences and perspectives and they wish to share that they can. I’m sure it would open up the door for potential termination or disciplinary actions from their company though

[@elsacoatney91]

Hi! Thanks for the informative video. I have a question. Does American keep newbies strictly on Reserve for a long time? How soon after training do you actually get to fly? Do you all have to memorize the announcements in training like other airlines do? Thanks for your response.

[@TheDailyDeparture]

Right out of training you have about 4-6 days before you start flying if I remember correctly. At aa reserve is every month for a year, then 1 on 1 off for 3 years then 3 off 1 on No need to memorize the pas, over time to will memorize them though

[@msangie824]

Can you swap or drop reserve days? I’m familiar with PBS from my regional

[@MaineEmOcean]

How far can we live from the airport? Does that 2 hours on reserve include the time you must check-in before flight?

[@msangie824]

2 hr call out means you must be able to report at the airport within 2 hours of the call from crew scheduling.

[@debbiethymianos8385]

Two days ago I was invited to go for my second interview with American Airlines. However, I still hold a job as a teacher and I want to keep my job. If I get the job what do you recommend so that I could be successful?

[@Nityshea]

Hi! I’m curious what did you end up deciding? I’m currently experiencing the same situation with a different major airline but I’m a teacher 🙃

[@Aur315]

Hi am I able to stay at the main base in Atlanta. Do we have a choice to stay where we train?

[@XjtBA]

Atlanta may not be a base they offer at training. You must take what they give you. You can put in for a transfer to Atlanta and hope to eventually get it.

[@alexk3377]

Hi Noelle! Thank you for helpful videos! What do you mean when you say I was 13 days on and 17 off? Does it mean that you spent 17 full days at home, or you still spend some more time commuting/having layovers, etc.?

[@XjtBA]

If you are on reserve, 13 days on means 13 days reserve. You may or may not be used.

[@yahirst065]

If you already have your schedule . You able to add more trips? Or Can you add trips from open time?

[@TheDailyDeparture]

Yes you can add more trips either from open time or pick up a trip from another flight attendant!

[@girlygirl14rulez]

So im confused If its your day off can you be on reserve? Or is that considered one of your days working towards your 75 hours

[@XjtBA]

Your day off is your day off. Your day on is your reserve day.

[@cindywang9404]

I am new FA, could you teach me how to make more money on reserve schedule pls?

[@lavonialove8184]

I’m also wanting to know how.

[@XjtBA]

You can pick up trips on your days off. There are quite a few Facebook groups for each airline with lots of helpful information.

[@Mohamedrashid10]

Can you trade trip with other fa if they are at a different base but same state

[@TheDailyDeparture]

You can trade with other FA but not out of base. They must be based at the same airport

[@Mohamedrashid10]

@@TheDailyDeparture oh ok I thought anyone can pick it up

[@goodsamwise]

Can you put money on your trips or reserve blocks so other fas will pick them up?

[@XjtBA]

Only SWA allows you to put up money for someone to pick up your trip

[@cris7099]

I just got hired but I have a 15 day trip to Europe I planned since last year. Do you think I’m screwed and will have to cancel?

[@TheDailyDeparture]

Ask if you can push your start date, but depending on the airline they might say no

[@Aymen237236]

Can we know what airline you work for?

[@markeyllynn]

So if you have 11/12 days off, that means that I can work 4 days in a row for one week and have three days off for the rest of the week?

[@TheDailyDeparture]

Yes! Definitely a good way to build your schedule, many people like to work 3 days have 2-4 off or work 4 have 3 off!

[@solomonmartinez1143]

How mary hours can you request to work every month?

[@XjtBA]

Most airlines allow you to fly as many hours as you want. But legally, you must have 24 hours rest within a 7 day period.

[@FlyingwithFaith]

How long did it take you to get a line month schedule?

[@TheDailyDeparture]

I started out with a line every other month but my airline currently does 1 year of straight reserve and then line reserve rotation

[@u_t_d_s_h-1_a]

Pretty tight schedule.

[@singsweetly13]

Do you get paid for being on call?

[@TheDailyDeparture]

Yes and no. It’s 75 hours guaranteed regardless of if you fly!

[@tomzimnoski97]

Very interesting content. It's great you all have so much flexibility in jour profession.