Omniscient

Jumpseating on AA has to be one of the worst..let me think of a few..

No matter if there are 100 seats open, they won't release the jump until 10 prior. They wont sometimes even tell you there are others listed before you.

Gate Agents, oh those gate agents. Im talking about the 75 year old ones that work those special airports who are straight up mean. You better have listed or they will tell you to step away from their counter. Ran over from another flight? Don't care, you better list on your phone over in that corner.

Speaking of the CA asking for your medical. I remember some years back when they passed the "Under 40, first class needed every year vs 6 months." The CA looks at my medical and says "this is expired, you have an expired medical, its 8 months old and its no longer valid as a First Class medical". (I did not want to get into the fact that it doesn't expire but simply downgrades the privileges to either a 2nd or 3rd class). I said "no, its good...they changed the law and because I'm under 40, the First Class medical privileges are valid for 12 months." He shakes his head and says "I don't remember ever hearing about that, hey Joe (First Officer) have you heard about this?" I look at the FO and watch as the 64.5 year old FO says "Nope, never heard of it."

VIRotate

Almost happened on a Delta JS but I reminded him that under 40 is 12 months. He was cool with it though.

Had a great time jumpseating on Spirit. Many great crews. Actually showed up to the gate 30 prior and asked if they can list me. Agent told me I had to list online. I told them that I had tried but the flight was no longer listed. Told me it was because they closed it out but they will re-open it so I can list and then close it again. Made it home that night because of them.

Qotsaautopilot

After an exchange like that in front of our guests I would have been inclined to leave you right there. Non revs get a checked and carry on for free. Those allowances are often bent to the advantage of the non rev. Your wife was on a paid ticket and those rules are not able to be bent by the agent. It puts them very much at risk of discipline. Expecting them to do so is poor form on your part. Letting your wife badmouth the airline you are getting a free ride on is really poor form. A quick “hunny, the rules are the rules, I appreciate the ride and we are still way ahead because of it” would have been acceptable if for some reason living in an airline family she somehow doesn’t understand the nuances of you flying for free. Agreeing with her means you certainly don’t understand it either.

Omniscient

Can’t say I disagree at all with this.

I remember an Endeavor pilot jumpseating on us (Spirit) one day and I put him in a big front seat. When we landed the FA told me that the pilot was bad mouthing Spirit the entire time to another passenger. Oh how I wish I knew this during the flight. The nerve of someone sitting in a free big front seat, on a free flight, flying an RJ no less, talking bad to a paying customer.

It just blows my mind how clueless some people can be.

And to the posters wife who got hit for a $60 bag on a paid ticket, thanks for your business. Love that extra ancillary revenue from people who don’t follow the rules.

PSU Flyer

Did you take your wife’s bag through KCM too? Why should she have to go through the same hassle as any other paying passenger? I can’t believe you really expected another company’s employee to break their rules and put their job on the line so you could save $60. And then complain about it in front of their customers. Unbelievable!

TurboFan

It’s getting close to the end of the year and our good friend Hoover here is really making a run for that “tool of the year” award.

What kind of ego maniac acts like this while simultaneously asking for a free ride? The jumpseat is a privilege, not a right.

He probably got onboard and demanded free food and drinks as well.

ULLI

LOL... I am a commuter myself. When I get on I honestly don't expect anything besides a ride. I try to bring sweets as a gesture but I know personally as a working crew member I can care less. I am just happy to return the favor. Gate agents have a job to do, regardless of what we think of it. End of the day it's a business not a charity. Sorry your wife was forced to pay for her carry on hoover. I have boarded early many time on swa then was forced by the same gate agents to do the walk of shame bc some late pax showed up or got re routed. I don't go on a public board and whine about it.

BTW our ceo from what I hear pays for the snacks from the cart, when he is not flying delta or united 🤣🤣🤣.

lowandslow

Forgive my cynicism but doubt he's really paying for it. Just setting a tone.

Omniscient

Pays and then expenses. That’s my guess.

symbian simian

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Company card, doesn't even see the bill.