Originally Posted by
Tchinson
I'm new to the airline world and I am currently in training with a regional airline. I need to go back to Atlanta on Sunday and I was wondering what is common practice. Do most pilots just wait until they get to the airport to list for the jumpseat or should I list for non-rev on Delta TravelNet and then sign up for the jumpseat only if I have to? Or should I do both: list for non-rev and sign up for the jumpseat at the gate? This is all new to me so any advice is appreciated!
Not sure how Delta works, but by personal experience I would list and do whatever has to be done for you to be able to get as high on the priority list as possible. I am at Eagle and the way it works at AA & AE is that you list and you will go on the priority list based on how early you check in (there are other factors depending on what pass you utilize but most people utilize the same type of pass). Then if all seats in the back are taken they will go down the list and see who can jump seat. Normally a pilot even if he can take a seat in the back would take the jump seat so we can get another non rev onboard (but ensure you don't take the jump seat when you could have a seat in the back and leave a pilot stranded). Always try to list, it makes it easier on the gate agents. The easier you make it for them the higher the chances of you getting on board (most of the time). I have gotten a seat on the back because I listed, while 5 other pilots stayed behind because they just showed up and tried to take the jump seats, 8 pilots 2 jump seats and a very long non rev list... you get the idea!!!