Originally Posted by
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Aloha! Just wondering if anyone knows the priority for jumpseat. I’m not a SWA pilot, and wondering if there is clarity at checking or any lock in leading up to the flight? Thanks in advance!
Basically:
Fed
Any SWA must ride (very rare, usually a line check)
Any SWA pilot
Any eligible SWA mechanic or dispatcher
OAL pilot/dispatcher/ATC
I am sure there's a few other weird ones.
There's two jumpseats on basically every aircraft. Still a handful of single jumpseats floating around.
Check in begins an hour prior at the gate. First to check in gets it unless someone in a higher category bumps you. This doesn't occur often. 99 percent of jumpseat riders are pilots and most company pilots will take a seat in the back or FA jumpseat to accommodate an offline pilot. YMMV as we have a few morons who don't commute or use common sense. Jumpseat cannot be reserved.
Must list online via myidtravel.