Originally Posted by
TangoMic
So is ZED so expensive that I'll never want to use it, or is the cost nominal (say less than 100 bucks)? Clearly I'd rather use a free jump seat, but if I can't get there easily without ZED and its not that expensive I might consider using it more...
There's no advantage for a pilot to use a ZED. That is for non-crew employees or family members. You won't have any extra benefits or priority by using a ZED. It's a benefit for those who don't have JS privileges. Domestically, it's usually somewhere in the ballpark of $60ish or so per leg depending on the route.