Originally Posted by
JABDIP
We are never weight restricted, however the flight runs full to the gills almost all the time. Very few non revs get on especially with the new seat config with fewer seats. It is a real crap shoot and you need to watch the loads like a hawk. Be pre paired not to get on in JFK and TLV
Thank you. I've only been looking a few days but I see lots of seats lately.
Can you educate me on this new seat config? Are the numbers I see on travelnet for available seats accurate?
We thought we would give it a go because it is low season. I have United benefits as well, they have 2x a day to EWR. With all that said....this will be my first real overseas (off-continent) trip as a nonrev so I do have some learning to do. I have commuted before in the US and know that game, but not having the backup of a jumpseat adds some stress and I will try to leave for home at least a day early. Will probably have to buy ZEDs as backup. Any other suggestions appreciated!
I also need to do some research on where I can get a cargo jumpseat (Atlas/Polar where you can go int'l) out of Europe as a further backup. My wife is good on her own for a few days if it comes down to that.