I do agree we shouldn't ever have pilots bumped. However, IMHO, we have an small etiquette problem. But, I think the captain can and should fix it when it happens. For example "hi, Im xxxxx, Im riding to Memphis with you" instead of " Hi captain, I'm xxxx could I possibly have a ride to Memphis?". I don't think its purposeful, I just think it's not drilled into us like pax carriers. If they aren't doing it on our a/c they probably aren't doing it offline either. Most long haul jumpseaters know the drill but we still have a few that don't. Just had one a couple of months ago, as a required crew(one of many) I had to ride in the back for the takeoff, when the jumpseater arrived, he moved my stuff because he wanted the seat I was in. When I said something, he ignored me. Clear verbiage tends to work well and did. All fixable issues. If on a 9 hour flight most know to stay clear, but if they keep getting in the way, tell them. It might be their first and haven't been briefed. Especially now since a great number don't have any sponsors/mentors to brief them. I agree many are very courteous but every offline jumpseater I have had has asked. Ours, at least once a
week of work doesn't. Again, IMHO, our small problem, ours to fix, each time it happens.
Pakage