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Senior Skipper
Thanks for all the replies. There seems to be some confusion with the terminology (at least in my head).
When I think jumpseat, I'm thinking of sitting in the cockpit observation seat. Obviously, you have to walk in and ask permission. As the airline doesn't generate revenue from my presence, I consider it a form of non-rev travel. Am I good so far?
Now I considerd any seat in the back to be just general non-rev travel. So when I'm commuting from ORD to CLT in 12B, after just listing myself and going to the gate, I should be non-rev correct?
I guess I'd like a clear definition of jumpseating vs. non-rev, and which one requires CA approval.
Thanks
No, absolutely not. If you work for United, and you list as a jump-seater on Alaska you must present your documents to the Captain and get her/his permission. I have been in that tricky situation too where the agent tells you to board and the flight attendant is busy with something blocking the flight deck door and you just have to take your seat.
Jump-seating requires that you meet certain requirements, like CASS, and it is a courtesy that you are given an open seat in the cabin if available. You are legally a crew-member when jump-seating. That is why you cant get liquored up, etc.
Non rev is a completely different animal. I don't non rev on any airline as I am a freight dog. My company buys me a ticket, but I am often in uniform. I am always careful to point out that I have a ticket to the FA.
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