I hope that doesn't include GoJet... I agree that most of the bickering is pointless and I too bend over backwards to accommodate most jumpseaters. However, GoJet knowingly stabbed the TSA pilots in the back. They should not be rewarded for their actions. It's a matter of principal and an example needs to be set to discourage this back stabbing behavior.

Other than GoJets and those on the Scablist, I agree that the jumpseat should not be denied for political reasons although I do think that it would be easier for the Colgan guys if they hadn't rejected ALPA. Now that they have a taste of Pinnacle management's overwhelming generosity and compassion for it's people, I trust that they will make the right choice next time... Before I got into the airlines, I was never a pro-union person however in light of the tactics and ethical standards of most airline managements, it is clear that unions are the only way to protect a pilot's interests.

Because the Colgan guys operate the Q400 for such low pay and then rejected ALPA, I can see how the XJT pilots who lost part of their flying feel. Rather than taking it out on all the Colgan pilots (many did vote for ALPA) we should be concentrating on ensuring that the Colgan guys who didn't vote ALPA understand the importance of doing so next time around. I think it is better to take the high road and try to improve the situation as opposed to punishing the entire pilot group for the choice made by some.