1000 percent agree on the positive space stuff . I have never seen this happen here so far .

Few times Last airline I’d be in the back non reveing home and gate agent would come down with another non rev etc and say oh can you take the jump seat so he/she can get on . Clearly right in front of everyone putting me on the spot lite . Have had this happen a Half dozen times . Completely unacceptable .

On the other hand , I have had the gate agent approach hour prior , “saying hey here is a mom / dad of such and such gate agent , they won’t get on unless you could maybe take the jumps seat . Any chance you could help ?” Totally dif approach and story . But not in front of a loaded airplane door ready to close.