Originally Posted by
LAX Pilot
So you get called 24 hours out on reserve for a trip, but can't get on the jumpseat because the previous day some new hire took the jumpseat for "personal use".
Great system. NOT.
Or....you are on your to work, you think you have the jumpseat and then at the last minute a senior pilot bumps you for "personal use"... No system is perfect, but I agree with hockeypilot...confirmed jumpseat equals less stress.