Originally Posted by
exwaterski
Okay so what is the etiquette for non-revs in uniform? I check in about half the time, but if it's a full flight with other non revs and jumpseaters I just take my seat in the back so the actual jumpseaters can check in. I do feel a little "dirty" whenever I don't check in but I think it's unpractical to have a bunch of non revs all trying to poke their heads in to the cockpit during boarding. No one has ever said anything but I wonder sometimes if people look at me like "I'm running to the back" when I'm just trying to get out of the way. I always thank the crew for the ride on the way out if they happen to be standing in the door otherwise I just go on about my business. Jumpseating of course is different.
If I am non rev on my own company, I observe how busy and crowded it is at the time I get on the aircraft. I usually just go straight to the back. However on a jumpseat pass with another airline I always check in and introduce myself unless specifically asked not to by lead FA.