Originally Posted by Turbosina

If I'm in the actual (no seat in back), I'll say something like "Good morning ( ) , my name's ___ and I'm with Skywest. If it's OK with you I'd like to request a ride to ( ). They don't have any room in the back so hopefully you're OK with me in the actual." And then I'll present my credentials. In my experience, guys will check your paperwork more carefully when you're in the actual, just to ensure you're not a long-lost Bin Laden relative.