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I support this program, and think it would benefit all parties. But, rules and restrictions to access/frequency must be established.
Just curious. Why would we care what their destination was? The airline may not like the lost revenue but most of the tourist destination flights are full anyway.Originally Posted by B757200ER
I served on an ALPA committee targeting jumpseat abuse in '99/'00, and the number #1 abuser was ATC. We know the majority were following the rules, and used the program as it was intended. But, when I consistently had ATC jumpseaters on my trips to Cancun/Nassau/San Juan/Honolulu/Maui, from Podunk Airport towers, you can see the problem. We came out with a rule at TWA that ATC could only fly on domestic flights. I support this program, and think it would benefit all parties. But, rules and restrictions to access/frequency must be established.
Years ago we had these guys on the jumpseat going to Florida on a regular basis. To a person they were polite, respectful, well dressed and were truly interested in seeing what we do.
As far as I am concerned if they can mix leisure travel with a fam ride more power to them.