Originally Posted by
TrueNorth
Have a question about jumpseating. I'm in a new hire class for Eagle right now in DFW and I'm thinking about going home for the weekend. On the travel planner it looks like I should have no problem getting home, but coming back there are about 6 flights and they all appear to be fully booked and some even overbooked. I don't want to risk not making it back so I probably won't go, but I am curious what the opinion would be of all you jumpseat pros. I have never jumpseated before so I don't know what the odds are that I would not make it on at least one of those 6 flights coming back (they are all AA).
Where are you trying to commute to? (Some airports have allot of commuters and can make it a pain) Does anyone else go there directly from DFW? You could try other airlines if you are already in CASS) Have you checked the non rev list to see if anyone else can jumpseat? (be careful with this as some people don't list and just show up, or might decide to take the earlier flight. J/S are assigned AA then AE based on seniority until 15 minutes prior to departure after that is first come first serve on AA/AE) What equipment is it? (Some aircraft have 2 J/S). Also have you though bout if unable to come direct then doing 2 legs.