Jumpseat Priority and Etiquette on Connection
10-11-2017 | 07:37 AM
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Jumpseat Priority and Etiquette on Connection
I was jumpseating home a few days ago and wanted by the gate probably about 2 hours before departure time. When the gate agent opened the flight, I asked for the jumpseat, etc. She stated that another mainline pilot had it reserved already. I was the only and first one at the flight , so this surprised me. This was on a Republic flight.
When the other pilot showed up, he said he had another gate agent list him about 5 hours earlier. I have never heard of this, but whatever.
Is this the way it works and if so, is it that way for all the connection carriers, Endeavor, Skywest, etc?
Thanks
When the other pilot showed up, he said he had another gate agent list him about 5 hours earlier. I have never heard of this, but whatever.
Is this the way it works and if so, is it that way for all the connection carriers, Endeavor, Skywest, etc?
Thanks
10-11-2017 | 07:45 AM
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I was jumpseating home a few days ago and wanted by the gate probably about 2 hours before departure time. When the gate agent opened the flight, I asked for the jumpseat, etc. She stated that another mainline pilot had it reserved already. I was the only and first one at the flight , so this surprised me. This was on a Republic flight.
When the other pilot showed up, he said he had another gate agent list him about 5 hours earlier. I have never heard of this, but whatever.
Is this the way it works and if so, is it that way for all the connection carriers, Endeavor, Skywest, etc?
Thanks
When the other pilot showed up, he said he had another gate agent list him about 5 hours earlier. I have never heard of this, but whatever.
Is this the way it works and if so, is it that way for all the connection carriers, Endeavor, Skywest, etc?
Thanks
10-11-2017 | 08:01 AM
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I guess I should re-phrase my question. I understand it's first come, first serve. But is going to another gate/help desk hours before departure time an accepted practice?
Scenario: 5 pilots in line at a gate for the jumpseat. The last guy walks over to the adjacent gate, which has no line, and lists for jumpseat there. That pilot now has priority. Yes, not a cool move, but whats the difference?
Scenario: 5 pilots in line at a gate for the jumpseat. The last guy walks over to the adjacent gate, which has no line, and lists for jumpseat there. That pilot now has priority. Yes, not a cool move, but whats the difference?
10-11-2017 | 08:15 AM
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I guess I should re-phrase my question. I understand it's first come, first serve. But is going to another gate/help desk hours before departure time an accepted practice?
Scenario: 5 pilots in line at a gate for the jumpseat. The last guy walks over to the adjacent gate, which has no line, and lists for jumpseat there. That pilot now has priority. Yes, not a cool move, but whats the difference?
Scenario: 5 pilots in line at a gate for the jumpseat. The last guy walks over to the adjacent gate, which has no line, and lists for jumpseat there. That pilot now has priority. Yes, not a cool move, but whats the difference?
10-11-2017 | 08:30 AM
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I guess I should re-phrase my question. I understand it's first come, first serve. But is going to another gate/help desk hours before departure time an accepted practice?
Scenario: 5 pilots in line at a gate for the jumpseat. The last guy walks over to the adjacent gate, which has no line, and lists for jumpseat there. That pilot now has priority. Yes, not a cool move, but whats the difference?
Scenario: 5 pilots in line at a gate for the jumpseat. The last guy walks over to the adjacent gate, which has no line, and lists for jumpseat there. That pilot now has priority. Yes, not a cool move, but whats the difference?
(I got enjoy ATL for a few extra hours)
10-11-2017 | 08:40 AM
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10-11-2017 | 08:48 AM
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I was jumpseating home a few days ago and wanted by the gate probably about 2 hours before departure time. When the gate agent opened the flight, I asked for the jumpseat, etc. She stated that another mainline pilot had it reserved already. I was the only and first one at the flight , so this surprised me. This was on a Republic flight.
When the other pilot showed up, he said he had another gate agent list him about 5 hours earlier. I have never heard of this, but whatever.
Is this the way it works and if so, is it that way for all the connection carriers, Endeavor, Skywest, etc?
Thanks
When the other pilot showed up, he said he had another gate agent list him about 5 hours earlier. I have never heard of this, but whatever.
Is this the way it works and if so, is it that way for all the connection carriers, Endeavor, Skywest, etc?
Thanks
10-11-2017 | 09:23 AM
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Have you ever gone up to the gate and found it to be an absolute charlie fox? I have, and have walked over to one of the service counters to have them list me (ORD come to mind). And to the person that said he would "have words" with this pilot just trying to get home GMAFB.
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