Good topic. On the few MRs I have done, they always have an immediate turn and it's usually on the same plane. I agree that it feels a bit awkward, but often I will have chatted with the FA in F on the outbound and will have found out whether they are returning. If so, I usually mention what I'm doing, although I have occasionally concocted reasons besides MRs. I have NEVER encountered an FA who seems clued into the concept of mileage running.
I have always been recognized when getting back on, and if an FA looks surprised I just say "your service was so good on the way out, I just had to do it again."
Originally Posted by
RobertS975
The potential issue that can arise with any short turnaround MR is that if the outbound flights are delayed, the cutoff for checking in for the return may occur. The fact that the return flight will also be delayed is actually not a factor since the computers will base the check-in cutoff based on the scheduled departure time.
Not necessarily a problem on all airlines. It IS a problem on DL, which I'm guessing is who you fly. Just check in via your PDA immediately after the door closes on your outbound flight, or via delta.com during the flight.