Originally Posted by
aa73
Still debatable. Many recent recalles I've talked to say that they ask for the 1W on open flights and the agent gives it to them, and they don't get charged. Same with pilots D2ing intl. haven't gotten a "for sure" answer on that yet.
If you are on the jumpseat (1W/2W), you are not charged any fees. OFFICIALLY its incorrect for an agent to issue a 1W if there are seats in the back. However, that is not to say it does not happen where an agent will issue a 1W and the person still gets a seat in the back, possibly even a first class seat.
It tends to happen more with FAs getting an X seat (cabin jumpseat) as they tend to be more buddy/buddy with the gate agents.
Again, officially this is against the TRIP book but like many non-revers, they do not follow the rules.