I have had to great fortune of jumpseating all over the world on United over the last 9 years and have always been treated wonderfully. I've been given a seat in first or business class, if available, every single time. United WAS the only airline left that would actually issue you a business class seat at the gate before even boarding. My last couple commutes on United haven't been so pleasant domestically so I'm afraid to even try International. Are my fears justified? I've heard that the policy is no longer to automatically put jumpseaters in business for international flights. The last two times I rode on CAL metal from Europe back to the states the Captain tried to move me up, but the lead FA put him in his place and told him she would not allow me to sit up front. I think they fought across the pond and walking off the plane in Newark when we arrived. Why are things changing for the worst? I understand the integration has its downsides, but why are fellow crewmembers taking it out on their peers? I would think the unions, and their respective jumpseat committees, would be 100% dedicated to keep any positive language regarding jumpseat procedures. Thoughts?