Originally Posted by
rickair7777
We're not discussing operational details of cockpit access, but for cabin seats the FAA really doesn't care, you might as well be a nonrev. Access to the cockpit requires some specific procedures, as we all know. Access to the cabin does not.
A few airlines have an official policy of don't bother the crew when granted a cabin seat, and the gate will tell you that. I wish we all did, but oh well.
My shop sends out frequent reminders that the jumpseat is at the Captain’s discretion, regardless of where the jumpseater sits. So, stopping by the cockpit is appropriate if given a seat in the back. . DH/non rev/regular ticket? If you want to say hi, great. If not, no biggie.