Originally Posted by TrojanCMH

I’m saying if we’re on the same team I’m not going to give you a bunch of crap and expect you to do the whole “My I have a ride captain” song and dance. Our jump seat/non-rev system is stupid as it is. If you have a seat in the back I could care less if you just walk on and let me know you’ll be sitting back there. Especially when you could have just as easily non-reved. Now on that note, as a commuter I always stop by the cockpit, say hi, and introduce myself, and show the captain and FO my ID or anything else they want and so should everyone else. It’s common etiquette. But if you think I need to ask you for a ride while sitting in the back on my own company metal then you’re delusional. On other airlines 100% you need to ask...

I’m not saying don’t stop by the cockpit and introduce yourself as a common courtesy but the original post seemed a little egotistical and like the guy expected to be asked permission to sit in back when they are on the same team. Also they should train the gate agents better and not make any spirit pilot who shows up to list as a jumpseater. It often turns into a argument when you try to explain you’re just a non-rev and don’t want to jumpseat, especially if you’re in uniform.