Originally Posted by
DFWEnvoyCRJ
Why is it so difficult for a fellow pilot to ask for a ride no matter what carrier you ride on, regional or mainline? I've been seeing a lot of pilots and hearing a lot of stories from other crews that pilots from another company who listed for the jumpseat either don't come up and say anything because they got a seat in the back or are in the jumpseat and come up and tell the crew that they're the jumpseater instead of showing a little respect and asking for a ride. Why is that so difficult for people to do? I see it happen at least one flight per trip someone does that to the captain I'm flying with.
This isnt something I see. Guys always come and ask for the ride.
If your CAs are having this issue, time for them to sack up and have him talk to these guys and maybe have a few wait for the next flight if they show any attitude...its simple.
Want the respect of asking for the ride? He needs to drop the hammer if he feels that privilege is being abused. 99% of pilots would back the decision if a CA asks a cabin jumpseater to report up front if they dont do so themselves.
Its really not that complicated and surely doesnt require another thread to discuss it.