Originally Posted by
ackattacker
The only times I've ever skipped the intro was when squeeking on just as the door was closing and the F/A's are rushing everyone to sit down. In that case, I still say something to the lead F/A and then thank the cockpit crew when deplaning.
I'd be very reluctant to take the flight w/o getting the captain's permission....even if it meant missing the flight. I think you'd be on very thin ice if the Captain wasn't happy about you jumpseating on his aircraft w/o asking him.