I want to work for an airline for free travel?

My boyfriend has been moving around different states for school related issues. He is moving to Phoenix Arizonia and plane tickets are outragous! So I was thinking that since I am taking all online classes that I could work for an airline and fly for free. Which airline should I work for and what job should I take?

That is definitally an option.

Especially if he is far, this can really be a great way to save on airfare.

If you are not a pilot or dispatcher, you will not be able to sit in the cockpit so your travel will be space available only. As a result, sometimes it is tough to find a flight... but if you can be flexible it is a great benefit of working on an airline.

As far as jobs, it really depends on your skills. Most entry level jobs would be as a customer service agent (ticket counter or gate) or ramp agent (bags, tug, servicing, etc...)

As far as the company, try and pick a larger one who will have the most flights to the most places and that will most likely be determined by what major airport you live by.

I hope this helps answer your question and I hope all works out with your boyfriend.

While working for an airline does give you the benefit of free/cheap air travel....you should keep in mind that it can be difficult. Planes these days are so full, that it makes it hard for us to take advantage of the benefits we receive as airline personnel. It's not impossible, but it can be difficult. Another difficulty at this time is going to be finding a job with an airline. Airlines are having a rough time right now, with gas prices so high, and the economy not so great. Again, not impossible, but may be difficult. I guess it depends on what kind of experience you have. Do some research on airlines, find the ones that you are interested in working for, and then check out the career section on their websites to see if they are currently hiring. Good luck!

you dont get to fly for free just because you work for an airline....not even pilots get free flights when they are just normal passengers.

you can get it discounted, but not free.....thats just greedy.

When you work for an airline you are flying back and forth to different places....not necessarily ones you want to go to. Also my understanding is you don't spend much time at each airport so you won't get to spend any time with your boyfriend.

My advice is either to get another boyfriend or live with the situation.

Yes, you can go to work for an airline in order to get flight benefits. The non-rev system for flying is based on a couple of things.

1. Are you on your own carrier or another airlines? If you are flying on your own carrier you will have seniority of someone from another airline traveling.

2. Seniority - how long have you worked for the company? The boarding for the flights is based on seniority. Longer you have worked there the higher your seniority.

3. Does the flight have any seats available? If the flight is sold out then you will not make the flight and will be left behind. Most flights these days are oversold for every flight so it is very hard to find space to fly.

4. How many free flights do you get as an employee? You will most likely have 2 - 3 flights a year when you first start out, and that is if you are hired on as a full time employee. Part-time employees may receive less. It will vary company by company.

Think carefully about this before you start applying. Most larger airlines have 7 day a week schedules, 24 hours a day so your work shift may be 5 days in a row with Tuesday/Wednesday off. Could be 2am to 10am, could be midnight to 8am. The work shifts are also bid on by the employees and based on seniority unless you find an office job of some kind at the headquarters office for the carrier.