Originally Posted by
Aviatormar
Ok, so if I want to use Continental to go to Portugal, I don't have to buy a ZED fare correct, I can just jumpseat correct? Or because its international do I have to buy a ZED and go that way?
Well, it's been a topic of debate lately. But I'm pretty sure that CAL dropped their separate domestic/int'l JS list.
If that's the case, yes. You can jumpseat using the JS privilege. You CANNOT ride up front, you have to take an open seat in the back. You will STILL have to pay any applicable departure taxes on the return trip, regardless of how you come back. And no, I don't know how much Portugal charges.
It's always a good idea to buy a ZED as a back up, just in case. JS'ers have absolute last boarding priority, even after buddy, ID90, and ZED. It's an extreme case, but say there is 1 seat open, and you really need to get back. Another offline/non-coex JS'er shows up before you and gets the seat. You would be SOL. IF you use the ZED, you'll get the seat.
Also, ZED's are refundable.