Well, it's OBVIOUSLY NOT the airline you work for
And you are obviously NOT understanding what I'm saying. Because they screw their OWN guys in the process.
Again, you're not understanding. You are assuming ALL airlines have the same policies and procedures, THEY DON'T. You ever done any JS committee work? This stuff gets real interesting.
See above, it's NOT the airline where the "flow back" verbiage is used, nor an FA JS is an option.
Let me break it down for you this way........
Scenario 1)
Standing in the boarding area. A pilot (non-tool) comes up and says "hey man, I'm listed on the jumpseat, but I ALSO listed for a seat in the back. Hopefully I clear on my SA pass and we BOTH get home today". Again, this is the NON-TOOL variety/experienced commuter.
Scenario 2)
The tool variety; Standing in the boarding area, pilot walks up. "Are you trying to JS? I already listed for it. I didn't bother listing for a seat in the back". Dude walks off.....
He WON'T "flow" to the back, he never listed.
NON-TOOL pilot walks up "hey man, I'm on the JS also. I'm also listed for a seat in the back. That other guy (TOOL) can probably hold a seat in the back, I'm too junior too. If he listed for a seat in the back, I'd get on the JS. But he's not the type to list for both and considerate of other commuters".
Does that make sense and clear it up?