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My experience is strictly based on the US Airways system. PSA pilots have higher priority than Awac and other non wholly-owns when it comes to jumpseating on US airways mainline flights just as they do with non-reving. I've shown up to the gate more than a few times at the last second and bumped Awac pilots of the jumpseat based on my priority level. Mainline pilots do have priority over wholly-owned pilots. Most airways planes do have two jump seats. Jumpseating is not allowed on US Airways for international flights. You have to list as a non-rev to go international on airways. Going International on Airways in fairly cheap. Anywhere from $50-120 for a round trip usually. Upgrade to first class is $100 each way for international flights. Some times you can get a first class upgrade for free.
Envoy pilots are allowed to be on the Jumpseat for international flights on AA. Hopefully this doesn't change with the merger. Also you can "Jumpseat" on UAL or DAL internationally as long as there is a seat in the back open for you. Totally free leaving the States and just have to pay the international taxes on the way back. Crews will usually give first or business if open.