Originally Posted by JetFlyer06

Let's not forget that the jumpseater's attitude can make a big difference as well. The guys that waltz down the jetway and stroll up into the cockpit and announce "I've got your jumpseat" to the CA are setting themselves up for trouble. You should always check in and ASK if you can jumpseat. I have seen CAs take jumpseaters back up into the jetway out of earshot of the FAs and pax and ream them out for not asking (and still let them on the flight however). We all should remember that jumpseating is a privilege, not a right. We don't have all the facts in this case and can't hear both sides so let's let our jumpseat committees do their jobs and sort out this alleged mess. Fly safe everyone.