Do they Travel for Free?
Okay so pilots don’t get a lot of time to explore places they fly to when they’re on duty but surely they can go anywhere they want using their free tickets? While pilots are eligible to get free tickets from the airlines they fly for, it’s not as simple as boarding the first available flight. Just like other staff, pilots too have to be on standby.
What that means is depending on the load, you may or may not make it on the flight. Also, while pilots are usually eligible for business class tickets, they’re often bumped down to Economy. Most pilots just stay away from the hassle and end up buying confirmed tickets.