Originally Posted by Tuck

Doesn't really matter what aircraft you're on. SAN has switched around over years but typically is covered by a 767 and MD-10 - at one point they had 2/day during peak but don't think that's happened in a while. Even on the 767 with limited jumpseats it typically is not a problem to get a seat. Bigger considerations

- if flying 777 or int'l you'll definitely have to jump in the period prior (i.e. take 630am flight from SAN, spend day in MEM and take 0230 flight out next day) - you can come back right away on back end of trip

- on domestic trips bigger problem is the jumpseat protection rule - I think (haven't looked at this section since I'm not based in MEM anymore) the "no harm, no foul" rule was improved on recent 2015 contract but in general about 1/2 the domestic trips will not make the rule when coming from San Diego. In other words you won't fall into the parameters for no harm, no foul if you miss the trip because of a cancelled or delayed jumpseat out of SAN. That rarely happens but can be a big deal - especially first year when on probation.

- on the rare occasion that SAN seats are packed you can usually jumpseat out of LAX or ONT. Offline jumpseating can be a challenge out of SAN as well heading towards MEM.

I wouldn't worry about the jumpseating part - there will be pain but it'll go away soon after you increase in seniority or pick a different base/equipment. Part of the deal.