Jumpseat protocol
06-21-2014 | 08:15 AM
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Jumpseat protocol
I'm been living on the cargo side for a while and it's been a long time since I've had to Jumpseat on a pax airline, so I have a question. My family is looking to fly a LCC from a small satellite airport to vacation destination airport to visit her sister. At this time, I'm not sure if I'll be going or not. I plan on buying them tickets. If I can go, would it be bad protocol to Jumpseat on a flight my family bought tickets and would I be expected to buy a ticket. Or would it be ok. Neither airport is a base so I doubt there is much Jumpseat traffic. If I get laughed at for being another cheap pilot trying to save a dollar, thats ok. I just don't want to get myself or anyone for jumpseating on a flight my family is on.
06-21-2014 | 08:46 AM
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I don't see any issues with jumpseating while your family is on revenue tickets inthe back and nobody would care.
In your scenario, there's only one thing you don't want to do. Don't buy yourself a refundable ticket as a "back-up" with the intention of getting it refunded if you can make it on the jumpseat. Double dipping by buying a refundable revenue ticket when your primary plan is to non-rev/jumpseat is considered a no-no.
In your scenario, there's only one thing you don't want to do. Don't buy yourself a refundable ticket as a "back-up" with the intention of getting it refunded if you can make it on the jumpseat. Double dipping by buying a refundable revenue ticket when your primary plan is to non-rev/jumpseat is considered a no-no.
06-21-2014 | 08:52 AM
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I'm been living on the cargo side for a while and it's been a long time since I've had to Jumpseat on a pax airline, so I have a question. My family is looking to fly a LCC from a small satellite airport to vacation destination airport to visit her sister. At this time, I'm not sure if I'll be going or not. I plan on buying them tickets. If I can go, would it be bad protocol to Jumpseat on a flight my family bought tickets and would I be expected to buy a ticket. Or would it be ok. Neither airport is a base so I doubt there is much Jumpseat traffic. If I get laughed at for being another cheap pilot trying to save a dollar, thats ok. I just don't want to get myself or anyone for jumpseating on a flight my family is on.
06-21-2014 | 09:09 AM
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Thanks for the quick responses.
In your scenario, there's only one thing you don't want to do. Don't buy yourself a refundable ticket as a "back-up" with the intention of getting it refunded if you can make it on the jumpseat. Double dipping by buying a refundable revenue ticket when your primary plan is to non-rev/jumpseat is considered a no-no.
I know guys have done this at our company and it usually ends up with a call or email from the Chief Pilot.
In your scenario, there's only one thing you don't want to do. Don't buy yourself a refundable ticket as a "back-up" with the intention of getting it refunded if you can make it on the jumpseat. Double dipping by buying a refundable revenue ticket when your primary plan is to non-rev/jumpseat is considered a no-no.
Had someone do just this on one of my flights last week...no problem at all!!
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