I am curious, a couple of days ago I was on a DH ticket in first class on an American Airlines (republic 175) A PSA new hire was JS/non rev going home in shorts, T-shirt and sneakers... he told me he was a new hire on property about 7 months.
My question is, What is your dress code for catching a ride home? My assumption was business casual if you were not in uniform. I talked with him a little and told him about my company’s policy (Fedex) about offline JS and that he might encounter some difficulties trying to get home dressed that way. And that the important thing is getting home or to work so why make it harder on yourself. Wasn’t confrontational about it, just offering advice.
However, on reflection I wanted to make sure what PSA’s policy actually dictated... and if I was wrong then I will offer my public apologies for being old school.

 

Business casual or uniform. T-shirts, shorts and such are not acceptable and will most likely NOT get you a jumpseat unless the gate agent(s) and pilots really don't care.
http://www.jumpseatinfo.org/Jumpseat...0/Default.aspx

 

This is a tricky situation. If the new hire pilot was content with having no shot at the actual JS, their attire was completely reasonable as the AAG dress code for using a non rev pass is as follows:

Dress guidelines while traveling
For most of us, being comfortable in flight extends to the clothes we wear. American doesn’t have a prescribed dress code for our non-revenue guests. So, as long as your clothing is neat and clean and doesn’t offend or distract, you’re good to fly in any class (including premium cabins).

As it was an AA marketed flight, we can simply book the flight (standby), and if we are ‘loaded’ - we are considered a nonrev, not a jumpseater...immaterial of our job, Pilot, FA, analyst, etc. This pilot did limit their options as I doubt few captains would approve the physical JS, in that attire. However, if the flight was wide open...must have been for the PSA pilot to actually be upgraded domestically...pretty low risk that the actual jumpseat would be required.

It’s nice that you explained some of the nuances of jump seating, as there is a lot confusion for all new hires.

 

Jumpseat is business causal but AA non-rev overall dress code is more laid back. I usually will be in business causal if I am intended on having the jumpseat as a backup plan, but if I am non-rev without the intent of using the jumpseat, then I will wear jeans, t-shirt, or maybe a hoodie depending on time of year.


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I’d always been in business casual regardless, because you never know when you’re going to have to be in that seat.

Funny story though, first FDX JS ride I took I was in business casual and the Capt asked me why I had dressed up.

For contrast, as a pilot for a UPS feeder I got dressed down by a Capt because I was in black Carhartts (an acceptable uniform item for us). That said, that same UPS Capt introduced himself by telling he flew F-14s in the Navy and had x number of traps.

Good for you.


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I usually dig through my closet to find my overalls with both straps and fancy white adidas when I travel on the jump...

 

Enjoy being left behind.

 

The travel guide even says if we get a seat in first class on a international flight we can wear the American Airlines pajamas they provide.

Straight from the book, if you blend in you’re good.

 

There's a big difference between nonrev and jumpseat when it comes to AA.

You can dress casual if you intend to ride in the cabin of any AA flight, regional or not. If you intend on riding the cockpit jumpseat you better be in business casual and clean shaven. Otherwise you won't be going to your destination on that seat.

 

If it is midsummer do you do what we do out on the farm? Unbutton those two on each side at the waist and go commando. Let that breeze go through, it is almost like an air conditioner.