Originally Posted by
sailingfun
Most European airlines don't allow jumpseating at all without some form of paid ticket. The taxes are usually a combination of several fees and taxes. There is normally a customs fee and a immigration fee along with a departure tax. The departure tax is usually a fixed amount per person and has nothing to do with the price of the ticket. There are often airport fees on top of that. The airlines do pay the fees. The tax for any UK airport are around 200.00 dollars total.
Agree. Did it on ZED txt and was in actual jumpseat (both FA and cockpit) with LH. They did collect ZED which I purchased through my company.
As for the UK, if you are an AA, DL, UL etc pilot listed for actual JS in the cockpit on your metal then not all but most of the $200 are removed.
Wish all US carriers could list you on Gen Decs like Atlas does. My fav JS airline.