Nice bashing of a pilot group over your free ride. Has even one instance been the result of the Captain declaring "Sorry...no jumpseaters today!" What are we really talking about here? The system or the pilots fault?

Most jumpseaters can't get past the gate agent, yet it the pilot's fault (let not start up on this subject again). If you think the Captain is legitimately conspiring against you, contact your jumpseat chairman. I believe its the SYSTEM: Agents, Load Planning, and Ramp combining as a superpower to overwhelm the process, making it a PAIN IN THE ARSE to get anything done. This is a common problem everywhere.

What CRJ2 operator hasn't had balance issues or weight restrictions? Please. Why Pinnacle do we bash? Pinnacle's pilots have been overly generous with their seats.

Oh, and I've carried more FedEx pilots than my own guys or even taken rides myself on FedEx. And, the last time I tried J/S on Fred's 727, the slide broke so "oooops sorry fella can't take ya" was what I heard. Either way I was walking. Besides, when did we come to EXPECT anything anyway?