Originally Posted by aa73

Wow that guy had a bug up his a$$!

Just one thing I try and point out to all of our non-wholly owned Eagle pilots, as a Jumpseat committee member: Remember, if you list as an AAC (cabin only) because you'd like cabin priority, you cannot switch it to FDJ, or have the agent append "FDJ" next to your AAC listing: reason being, if there is another OAL D6 listed on the same flight, you as an AAC-converted-to-FDJ now have gained unfair priority over him/her. That is a big no-no: as a D6, all priority is equal and is based on time of check in. I've seen it happen plenty. That is why you must choose either AAC or D6, but not both. Just a friendly reminder.

My suggestion is to always list as a D6...and that way it's a win-win: 1) if the flight is open, you get your cabin seat, and 2) if it fills up, you still get the Jumpseat. I'd forego the entire AAC process.

Regarding the original post - most FOMs require a jumpseater to check in with credentials up front, even with a seat in the back.