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.



No, StaffTraveler is not available for use by the general public. It is a specialized platform designed exclusively for airline employees and their eligible dependents (such as spouses or parents) who have "non-rev" (non-revenue) or standby travel privileges. To use the app, you must verify your employment by providing a valid airline email address or uploading a copy of your airline ID. The service works as a community-based system where staff members from different airlines help each other by checking "flight loads" (the number of empty seats) on their respective carriers. This allows airline staff to determine their chances of getting onto a flight before they head to the airport. While anyone can download the app from the store, you will be unable to access any actual seat availability data or post requests without successfully completing the employment verification process.

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Quick, reliable and free! StaffTraveler enables you to get the accurate, reliable non-rev loads you need, from your colleagues at the airline you need them from. We have over 700,000 members from all airlines in the world, answering more than 25,000 load requests each day.

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If you want to know the seat availability of a flight, you post a request in the StaffTraveler app. People working for the airline of your flight will now be notified of your request so they can answer it for you. You will get 5 free credits when you log in to StaffTraveler for the first time.

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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.

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

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The higher the number of seats in each bucket, the more availability there is on the flight. (Each bucket is typically capped at nine seats at a time.) Additionally, the more fare buckets available generally indicate that there are more seats left for sale.

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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.

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While flying standby offers advantages, it is also never without risk. If you absolutely must be at your destination at a certain time, either plan for a sufficient buffer or refrain from flying standby in that case. Keep the right attitude: As mentioned, standby flying is almost like a game of chance.

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We are seeing fewer last-minute deals than in years past, especially when it comes to flights, a Kayak spokesperson tells Travel + Leisure. That's not to say last-minute airfare deals are non-existent, though. It's definitely possible to score a cheap last-minute flight — if you're flexible.

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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.

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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.

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Arriving at the airport early boosts your chances of getting the desired seat. You can request a window seat in plane at check-in or at the airport, and if one is available, you may be able to receive it. Know about the flight international services and use them which can help you make your travel comfortable.

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