Originally Posted by
IDIOTPILOT
I've had some say the computer shows not Jumpseat eligible, which is true for the physical Jumpseat. I've had to explain from that.
Correct. Some agents take that literally but it is referring to the actual cockpit jumpseat. I've had this pop up with OAL jumpseaters the most at some of the outstations (RDU, PIT, PHL). If you get a chance to talk with the crew we can usually sort out a rogue/misinformed agent. It seems to be relatively simple to trick the computer into thinking you're a standard NRSA and flowing you into a cabin seat. Higher rates of success if you can get a red coat/supervisor involved.