Originally Posted by
jherk02
Delta changed their policy on this within the last year. In the above scenario you will be considered a "non-rev" and not required to check in with the Captain.
Originally Posted by
JustAMushroom
What? Can this be true? So an AA guy jumpseating on DL, a gate agents are the ones who grant authority? No need to check in with the CA at all? Hard to believe... Anyone else from DL agree?
It absolutely isn't true. All gate agents must verify a pilot's ability to access the flight deck. So if you're in CASS, it's their job to check. That being said, even if you are in CASS and flight deck approved, with seats available you MUST sit in the cabin if you are an offline jumpseater.(Delta policy) But you must still check in with the CA. You're still jumpseating, and you still need permission.