Originally Posted by
B767
I'm confused. Isn't it considered jumpseating if you're sitting in the flight deck (thus you're behind the closed door) or is jumpseating whenever you grab an empty seat on another airline?
What's the difference between jumpseating, deadheading, and non-rev?
Dead-head: The company buys you a seat for official travel (to/from training, or if your trip starts or ends outside your domicile)
Jump-seating: You can do this on most US airlines, you will get either a seat in back or the cockpit (if CASS approved). You can also do this on your own or affiliated airlines to ride up front if the cabin is full.
Non-rev: You can do this most airlines, however it is usually MUCH easier and cheaper to do on your own airline or an affiliated airline. You ride as a space available standby. You can often list and ticket yourself online or with an automated phone system.