[PHXFlyer]

Originally Posted by justme

PHX, and any others who want to answer, I want to ask you a question about the clubs and get an opinion about something. Since you belong to more than one club, and seem to have quite a bit of experience flying and being in the clubs, how do you feel about non-revs (employees and former employees only) being in the clubs? I am, as you know, a former employee, and have paid for a membership to the club of my choice, but since I used to work for the airline, received it at a discounted rate. The reason I ask, and mention that I have paid for a membership, is because I have heard people say that they don't think employees should be allowed in the clubs (even if they've paid), and I have heard people say they don't care. Just wanted to get some opinions from some opinionated people!

I don't mind at all. In fact, I've seen some pretty rude people in the clubs who obviously weren't employees who should have had their membership revoked on the spot. I'm sure employees are held to a high standard of behavior and decorum in the clubs as they are in the air. I've sat next to a few non-revs over the years, even in first class, and they've been delightful seat mates. In first class when there's a meal service they're easy to spot as they always turn down a meal until all of the "regular" passengers are served.

I do know that Alaska Airlines does not allow their own employees in Alaska's Boardrooms as a matter of corporate policy. I'm sure there's some history behind that rule but I've never been told if it's just always been that way or if there was an "incident" that prompted the rule.

Originally Posted by wkharris2001

I don't know about continental but where I work they do use the club as a form of compensation, but only to passengers confirmed in business/first class and platinum medallion passengers. and also only if the delay is 4 or more hours. of course the station I work at doesn't even have a club so I don't have to worry about that. but I have seen it done before.

Club access has traditionally been a part of a paid premium cabin international ticket on many airlines. Alaska even offers Boardroom access to paid and award domestic first class ticket holders. I've never heard of a "rule" about granting access with a delay of more than four hours. It would be bit much if 150+ people showed up at a club en masse.

Originally Posted by Silent Bob

I probably wouldn't care so much, unless of course it gets crazy crowded and then come to find out it was due to them all being employees. Yea I wouldn't be happy about that, if the airlines wants to give their people passes, they should have to pay, discounted or otherwise.

I've seen some pretty crowded clubs and I don't think the crowding was due to employees. There are just certain times of the day and daysof the week that the clubs are just crowded. Holidays are especially crowded since many clb members bring their spouse and kids.