Originally Posted by LeineLodge

I'm planning to meet a buddy in AMS for a few days in mid November. So far the flight I'm targeting has some seats, but I may end up riding the jumpseat. How do you guys do this internationally?

Does the jumpseater occupy the crew rest seat until the first break starts and then heads up to the cockpit? Does the jumpseater just stay in the cockpit the entire time? Can I clear customs in AMS as crew if I'm listed as a jumpseater? Any other pitfalls I need to be aware of having never jumpseated internationally?

Also, and this is the most important part, how is the station in AMS as far as getting a jumpseat home to ATL should that become necessary? Are they likely to know what I'm talking about when I check in? Do you need a ticket to get through security, etc?

Thanks