There has been no policy change of any kind. I would honestly say that the issue is some of our more "seasoned" (read: cranky old bats) flight attendants who think THEY own all access to the flight deck. I had one bar me from entering the flight deck last week until she delivered my credentials to the captain in spite of the fact that ... 1 - I work for US, 2 - I'd already spoken to the captain at the gate, and 3 - I had to ride up front anyway!

Just like at any airline, the vast majority of our people are fantastic, but we do have our bad apples just like everybody else ... be it in the cockpit, in the cabin, or at the podium. Don't let it bother you ... unless it jeopardizes your ride home, then make SURE you speak to the captain. We have very few captains that would leave a jumpseater behind!