Please adhere to jumpseat etiquette
03-24-2024, 06:37 PM
#122
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Originally Posted by WiFly
There's nothing wrong with requesting the jumpseat. Personally, I often prefer it. If the Captain is ok with it, great. If not then you can either take a seat in the back or pick another flight.
03-24-2024, 07:17 PM
#123
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Originally Posted by Andy
Don't do it on the guppy or any other cramped flight deck if there is even one seat in the back. I don't even open up the second jumpseat if the flight's too long. I commuted for most of my career and if the only option was the second guppy jumpseat, I waited for the next flight.
03-24-2024, 07:36 PM
#124
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Originally Posted by WiFly
I often find the primary 737 jumpseat is more comfortable than a middle seat in the back.
03-24-2024, 07:49 PM
#125
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Originally Posted by Andy
But less comfortable for the guppy pilots. And I've have several jumpseaters that have been an unwanted distraction.
03-24-2024, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CBreezy
If the JS sits back there, it has zero impact on the pilots. And if you don't engage the JS, they can't be a distraction either
03-24-2024, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ReadOnly7
on the 737, it’s not ZERO impact….but having said that, I’m never going to deny a commuter because it’s imposing on me a slight bit. I am an a$$h0le in many ways, but professional courtesy is not one of them.
03-24-2024, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Extenda
I’m on the 757/767 and I’ll offer it if the guy is JSing. Maybe he wants to be first off and/or avoid a middle seat way in the back. Extra set of eyes never hurts maybe he’ll see something we both miss.
03-24-2024, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy
Don't do it on the guppy or any other cramped flight deck if there is even one seat in the back. I don't even open up the second jumpseat if the flight's too long. I commuted for most of my career and if the only option was the second guppy jumpseat, I waited for the next flight.
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