FlyingW,

Thanks for starting this thread! I have been meaning to start one because of the PLEASANT jumpseat experiences I had in July.

Trying to get back and forth from Pensacola I had nothing but great treatment from all involved. Jumpseated 6 times on Delta (1 leg ASA) and twice on AA (1 leg Eagle). Everyone was accomodating and friendly. Sat in in the cockpit on Delta three times and enjoyed every minute of converstation with the flight crews.

The last leg was the most impressive though. While trying to travel on the same plane from ATL to PHX with my two daughters and their friend I was informed that the flight was full and the jumpseat had been taken by a DAL pilot and that I would have to wait for the next flight. I told my daughters it was no big deal and I would follow behind them when I could. I had already made arrangements for my wife to pick up the girls if I did not make it.

That is when an amazing act of kindness happened. I recognized who the DAL jumpseater was (we all have that look) and approached him and said hello. I really truly had no expectations other than to meet a fellow pilot. I found out he had just gotten in on an international flight and lived in PHX and during the discussion he asked about my situation. I told him I was trying to travel with my girls but had a back up and everything was cool. The plane had started to board and I told him goodbye and went to say goodbye to my daughters. After they had gone down the jetway I saw the DAL pilot motion towards me and that is when I found out he was going to sit on the Flight Attendant jumpseat and give me the cockpit jumpseat. What and amazingly kind gesture. Having been up as long as he had I am sure the cockpit jumpseat would have been more comfortable for him. All I can say is thanks Mark and I will pass in on so to speak!

The Happy and most grateful,

Oscar

P.S. Of course a smart person would have bought a ticket on that last leg..........