Originally Posted by
sandlapper223
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?
Whose bashing? Maybe you. I'm just saying it's bull that on a severe clear day a 200 mile trip is going to tanker so much gas as to leave a paying customer (and a jumpseater) over what amounts to 500 lbs of gas. Also, if it had been me and I had just looked at the paperwork, as this guy had, I would have mentioned that the flight is close to full and because of tankering fuel it might not be possible to carry a jumpseater. As for me, I've kept jumpseaters on my plane by working with our operation folks to adjusting fuel burn and taxi out fuel and cruise altitude. I jumpseat offline about twice a year and I've carried way more Pinnacle guys than all the jumpseats I will ever take and I'm happy to take them. Except for the one guy I didn't like, so I broke the slide. So Skippy, have a beer, relax and don't get so upset. No one is bashing you . Like you, I'm bashing your system.