Originally Posted by
deraa
In the process of getting a Chinese visa. Planning to jumpseat on southwest, loads look good and should have a seat in the back. Is a passport required to ride in the back?
Passport is required at check-in, which I am 99.9999% sure is "always" checking-in-for-the-jumpseat with the additional "in the back" decision up to the SWA crew/gate agent.
Passport required for jumpseat. Again, 99.99% sure you will need it for your scenario as outlined.