Originally Posted by BeatNavy (Post 2247005)

Just to be clear, are you saying walking up the jet bridge 13 prior to push for maybe 60 seconds total compromises safety? If everything is done minus plugging in bags and pax, which conceivably any FO should be able to do, how is taking the walk detrimental to the effort to "increase safety"?? Should I not get up out of my seat 10-15 prior to take a leak, which is my normal routine, so that I'm more safe? Because me taking a leak and me walking to the top of the jet bridge takes about the same amount of time. Checking for jumpseaters doesn't mean rushing and/or missing checklist items. It is possible to both be safe and not leave your commuting brothers behind in this high company pressure environment.

Originally Posted by Softpayman (Post 2247034)

Fair enough. Certain interruptions are acceptable.

Originally Posted by CaptCoolHand (Post 2247635)

DIA....fookthewhat?

Originally Posted by CaptCoolHand (Post 2247635)

DIA....fookthewhat?

Originally Posted by rvr1800 (Post 2247648)

We're not supposed to talk about it. Forget I said anything. :D

Originally Posted by atrdriver (Post 2246823)

Actually, the policy is that jumpseaters can walk up and list/check-in up to 10 minutes prior to departure.

Please notify your jumpseat committee that JB gate agents are violating this policy. This needs to end.

Originally Posted by jgdeleon09 (Post 2338991)

2nd time I tried to js on you guys today out of DCA to MCO and showed up to the gate 17 mins prior to departure and both times the flights were closed 20 mins early. A lead agent told me that they can close it 20 mins early, how true is that?