Nobody was mean or rude to me in any way and I have had great experiences jumpseating with USAirways for many years. The reason for this post was because I was told by several lead Flight Attendants that I do not need to stop up front if I'm jumpseating (off-line) and I was additional asked by a Captain why I stopped up front if I had a seat. This would lead me to believe that something has changed since for years USAirways has always welcomed me, like all other airlines, to stop up front and introduce myself and thank the crews for allowing me to catch a ride home!

The flight attendants must be instructed to stop you at the door to bring your credentials to the captain or is this just a personal decision? I try to board when my zone is called and feel bad holding up the line of guests behind me when the lead stops me at the door.

I will continue to stop up front, but if anyone who works at Airways has a better suggestion it would be much appreciated.