Howdy

I often jumpseat internationally, thought usually on UAL. This week came to Europe on DL. The entire flight crew was above and beyond, thank you very much for such a class act. We no longer have ID90 bennies for DL, and I am very appreciative I can J/S to see my family.

I had a few problems with the ticket agent/gate agent on the US side, and I certainly don't want to run into a problem going home. Apparently, they both claimed "only DL pilots and F/A's can J/S internationally" and that I must be listed in the back. I understand this, I know I can't sit in any actual J/S. It just seems when I used the word "Jumpseat" they went into confused mode and both agents started making phone calls. Basically, non-line J/Sers get listed as something that sounded like "100% off ZED fare" or something like that...they were talking gate-agent-quick on the phone.

What's the specific wordage to use in Europe so I don't get blank stares, denials at ticketing, and no access to the a/c?

Please help me speak DL Gate Agent so I can go home.

Thank you!