Originally Posted by
757Driver
Deltas Jumpseat reservation system is a joke. People don’t show up and/or misconnect leaving it open as the aircraft departs with its Jumpseat empty. Only guys in here applauding this system are obviously deep on the south end of our list and want immediate gratification.
Of course when they finally do get some seniority you’ll hear all about how they paid their dues and how it sucks that just anyone can reserve the Jumpseat.
Jumpseat by seniority only. Delta can keep their reinvented wheel while we continue to do it properly.
Properly? How about a junior guy getting a SC for the next day, reserving the JS for a completely full flight (no other JS'ers listed), leave for the airport at 5am for the first flight up to EWR, still no JS'ers listed... 5 minutes prior to walking down the jetbridge a senior pilot casually walks up to the gate and simply says "sorry, gotta take it, good luck." You're left scrambling, and running to Delta (as usual) to get to work. Is that proper? Giving no notice, just showing up and leaving someone to hang who thought they'd be getting on the JS? Happened several times actually.
Sure, seniority and all. I get it. But if we're going to argue what's proper, why don't you reserve the JS when you know you're going to try for that flight vs. walking up at the last minute.
I'm now at a place that allows JS reservations on a first come, first served basis 21 days out for a flight. No stress. I book when I know I need to get on that flight. Commuting is easy now.