Originally Posted by Pontius Pilot

I can't count how many times I've been told by gate agents that they *CAN'T* give me the jumpseat if there are available seats in the airplane.

I get this maybe 60% of the time. Most of the others just hand me the boarding pass for the jumpseat.

My problem is that I live in Arizona and work in Puerto Rico - and since us under 2 year guys and gals get charged for non-revving - I can't afford that lovely $80 round trip charge 3 or 4 times a month just to see my wife.

My question is this: Is there any validity to them not being able to give anybody the jumpseat with seats available in the aircraft? And if not, where can I find the rule so I can use it to get home for free?

Thanks!