ZED vs. Intl Jumpseat
11-21-2018, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by cesnacaptn
That was United’s policy before the merger with CAL. Now OAL jumpseaters are listed in Y and your only shot at business is the benevolence of the captain or purser.
11-22-2018, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by sovt
Same at CAL prior to the merger. FOM gave the Captain authority to upgrade a jumpseater.
11-22-2018, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by captjns
It was rare for those who jumped seated on Pan Am, TWA, UAL etc. would ever not be in First Class.
11-23-2018, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by TransWorld
I can vouch for that on TWA. Of course this was before the days of complimentary upgrade segments, so except for those who actually paid for First, anyone jumpseating pretty well was next in line for First. On heavily traveled routes, sometimes half of First was filled with pilots.
11-23-2018, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by badflaps
Aaaand then.... the bean counters got involved.
Last edited by TransWorld; 11-23-2018 at 02:17 PM.
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