Originally Posted by
sfogate
The nice part of working for CO is that I am allowed to make my own decisions. I offer low amounts because I have been successful in getting volunteers for that price of $150, for a two hour later flight. I have also been turned down, at that price, and have upper the VDB to $300. There are times when no one will take the VDB and we are "forced" to IDB.
If you don't like the amount don't volunteer. I don't understand the hostility about VDB voucher amounts.
I happen to agree with You. It doesnt make sense from COs side to offer say $300-400 or 500, if there are people willing to accept $150. The only way to know is by starting at $150.
The hostility comes from those who are willing to take the VDB but want much more then $150. Sort of like eBay where people up the bid to crazy prices where to Me it doesnt pay to keep bidding but if it remained alot lower I would go in, so all the Power to the Seller if they are able to get some one (OK idiot, I said it) to over pay for an item. Yet maybe its a Shrill or that buyer feels its a good price to them.
If someone paid $158 for a tkt and can get back $150 they see it as the tkt costing them $8, on the other hand someone willing to take the VDB might have paid say $450 for their tkt and doesnt want to jump in at $150 hoping the price goes up, or might feel that they would rather fly on their flight then wait another 2 or 3 hrs for only $150. I know they will get the final amount but could be if the final amount is $150 they wont want to take it.
You are very Right, Ive yet to see any CO employee with a gun or knife to anyone forcing them to take a VDB. I guess yrs ago $300 was the starting price and people got use to it.
I would usaully simply put myself on the list and let it run its course. Even at $150 for 2 hrs of my time isnt a bad deal. The tough part is making sure the GA doesnt give away my seat assignment (usually Exit Row or Bulkhead) till they are 100% sure they are gonna use Me. 2nd problem is even with my seat intact, boarding late can mean my carry-on is gonna be gate Checked and I'll to claim it at baggage claim if Im not needed. Thusly I get nothin for my troubles except for having to waste 30-45 mins till my carry-on comes out at baggage claim. To prevent this Ill simply tell the GA Im gonna board so that I can stow my carry-on but Im willing to deboard if you neeed my seat.
there have been times where they sent word for me to get off and other times that they simply took those who didnt board and were also on the list below me. Thats OK I got tired of not boarding and not being needed and yep, having my rollerboard being gate checked. Could be for a larger amount I would roll the dice and not board, but for a small VDB Im getting on.