Originally Posted by freezingflyboy

1. I am not a captain but it has been my experience that jumpseating crewmembers (pilots and FAs) always check in with the Captain wether they are on- or off-line. Personally, I always check in with the pilots and the FAs when jumpseating.

2. If I am non-reving and just listed as a standby (not as a jumpseater) I usually just take the seat I am assigned without checking in with the crew. My understanding is that there is no reason to bother the crew since I am traveling under the same status as my family travels. They don't have to check in with the flight crew.