Originally Posted by
PilotFrog
About that, can a jumpseat be denied because of an overweight jet? I got on the flight ok, but when I was told it was overweight I asked if I could jumpseat and the gate agent was not sure if a jumpseat was allowed because of the weight restriction.
Well, I can only speak for myself, but I will ALWAYS make the numbers work so I can get a jumpseater/s on. I'll never leave a pilot behind if I can help it.