Can someone explain your jumpseat procedure, as to who gets on?
I tried listing for ORD-LGA and I was told someone else was already listed, so I could not list. If I call in and list first, do I get the jumpseat, until I show up to the gate, and as an OAL, a Spirit guy bumps me off? Or how does it work?
Any pilot can list (reciprocal agreements), once on the list , in most cases you have to go to the ticket counter (passenger service booth in FLL), unless a gate agent feels like paying attention and decides to help you. If you are the first person on that list you get the JS, if you are not the first you get the second js or FA js (most 319s, 321s only), (320's have only one JS), if a NK pilot shows up listed below you he/she can bump you (every airline's rule).
This is all assuming the flight is full, if there are seats in the back, we take all jumpseaters.
You should have listed on the phone or at the ticket counter regardless of who or how many where listed. Always make an effort to see and contact one of the crewmembers with any problems, most of us will help.
I hope it helps.