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04-13-2018 | 01:36 PM

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CBreezy

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Originally Posted by crflyer

Doesn’t matter what their background or their “rank” is, why would you thank one and not the other?

This. The plane doesn't go anywhere without the concurrence of both pilots. Don't be a douche. Acknowledge, introduce yourself and thank both pilots.

04-13-2018 | 08:35 PM

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[QUOTE=tizzizzailslf04;2571184]What people are geting at is why not just always treat both pilots with the same courtesy regardless of rank? It's very telling that that hasn't even crossed your mind...lol

Yeah. That’s why I filed a ToolSAP report. And a douche check too.

04-14-2018 | 06:23 AM

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Regional FO here. I’ve had plenty of jumpseaters that did not even acknowledge me while asking for a ride. On the other hand, I’ve had captains who barely acknowledge the jumpseater who has a seat in the back, but came up to say hi. Is common courtesy that hard?

04-14-2018 | 02:27 PM

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I acknowledge both crew members and shake both of their hands. I also thank THEM for the ride. It’s just common decency.

04-14-2018 | 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by VIRotate

I acknowledge both crew members and shake both of their hands. I also thank THEM for the ride. It’s just common decency.

This is the way!!

04-14-2018 | 07:06 PM

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I acknowledge both crew members and shake both of their hands. I also thank THEM for the ride. It’s just common decency.

That's a good way to spread germs. I just bow.

04-14-2018 | 08:50 PM

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Its 2018 is there any reason to "check-in" with the crew while not on the jumpseat anyway?

04-14-2018 | 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Floobs

Its 2018 is there any reason to "check-in" with the crew while not on the jumpseat anyway?

If you request a jumpseat, and the agent gives you a seat in back via that privilege, check in with the flight crew. Introduce yourself, hand the captain your credentials and your boarding pass, and ASK if you may ride along.

04-14-2018 | 11:37 PM

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Seems like ancestor worship. By getting a seat in the back I've basically already been given permission to ride along. Just seems like an unnecessary practice in this day and age.

04-15-2018 | 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Floobs

Seems like ancestor worship. By getting a seat in the back I've basically already been given permission to ride along. Just seems like an unnecessary practice in this day and age.

You aren't given anything. You don't have a right to be on the airplane whether or not a gate agent allowed you to sit in the seat. The Jumpseat is an agreement between you and the Captain. He is within every right to not allow you to board regardless whether you were given a seat or not.