Originally Posted by
KnockKnock
Dude, this post is full of B.S. There is no “practice” of denying the jumpseat at AS because many live in base. I’ve only known of 1 guy to ever deny jumpers on a regular basis and he’s retired now. The only other time I’ve seen a CA say no to someone sitting in the high chair in the last 14 years, (4+ at the company and 10 commuting out of SEA) is because he was about 6’5” and it was a transcon. In fact the majority of guys I fly with make the walk and or tell the agent both seats are open upon check in. You’re stirring the pot with some fairy dust on this one.
Really. Then why is it that every single time I go through SEA on a full flight, a gate agent asks if I’m okay taking 2 JSers? It’s happened to me enough times, that now I just tell them that 2 are okay.
And the story I wrote of jumpseating on own metal, with 1 UA guy ahead who listed, then I was told she’ll have to check with the CA if he’ll take 2 JSers. That was a true story that happened to me. This culture didn’t just happen overnight with gate agents. Something has happened to get them to the point of asking if we are okay with 2 JSers. And I don’t care if you are 6’5” , it’s BS to leave a commuter behind even if it’s a transcon.