Originally Posted by
chignutsak
Sadly at Eagle most, if not all, of the decision making regarding jump seaters has been removed from the captain.
Not always true... only when the Capt is not made aware there is a JS request do the gate agents take liberties like this.
Originally Posted by
chignutsak
Having said that, if you are at the gate try to intercept the captain or fo if they come up to take a whiz or whatever to make sure they know you are trying to get on.
Good advice
Originally Posted by
chignutsak
The captain can then speak with the agent and then try to plead your case and get you on, if at all possible.
Pleading is not required, being and acting as a Captain should is.
If the flight isn't weight restricted, the brake doesn't get dropped until they board the Jumpseater... period. The gate agent can take the delay for not doing their job properly in the first place.
The easiest solution is to always include a walk to the gate as part of your between flight routine, to include asking if there any jumpseaters. If they know you are paying attention, they are less likely to try and pull a fast one.