The original intent was to help pilots get back and forth to work.

But yes, it can be used for your own personal vacation tool. And this is up to you, so take it FWIW. IF you are traveling for fun, and another guy is trying to get home or to work. And, you have time on your hands and possible other options, he may have run out. You have the JS and it was doled out on a first come first serve basis, well, do whatever you want to do. Remember, karma can be a real beyotch.

As far as being a JS rule, the JS is NOT to be used as the company's way to position you around or DH. Thats not what it's for. Don't ever take the JS if the company wants to use it to position you and there is a commuter trying to get to home/work.

Have fun, it's not as easy as was pre 9/11, but we still have the privilege. Take advantage of it while you can. The JS can been seen as your VERY cheap ticket to see the world. I've done it a few times.

Something else to consider. And guys can argue this point ALL they want. They can pull up the ALPA JS guide and look for themselves. I don't care if the guy works for a non-alpa or non-union carrier. IT IS NOT OK TO CONSUME BOOZE WHILE YOU ARE USING THE JS! Even if you are traveling for fun and not in uniform. If the FA offers you one, politely decline. If the CA says it's OK, politely decline, but tell them to keep it sealed up, and you'll take it with you.