Originally Posted by
Dolphinflyer
It would have a good chance of surviving if seniority was a factor when non-reving in the cabin. Since it is going to FCFS, I don't see a FCFS reservation system surviving for the jumpseat and completely eliminating seniority for the jumpseat and cabin.
Not a good reason. The system works if there is NEVER a seat in the back. You will be very hard pressed to find any US pilot senior or junior that does not love our system.