Originally Posted by
Hueypilot
I've used the J/S line numerous times, and at times I've called it the day of. I have yet to find a flight booked. I'm sure I'll call one day to find someone's beaten me to the seat, but this fear that you'll call 6 days out to find every flight booked solid is, IMO, unfounded.
The corollary to this is that the one time I happened upon a flight that already had primary and alternate jumpseat riders listed, I knew I needed to make alternate plans. It's a great planning tool.