How do Jumpseats work ???
 

Is it just for you or can you include your immediate family ??

Just for pilots.

Non-Rev is usually where you family can get a free ride of reduce rate on most carriers in coach or first class..Some airplanes an extra seat or two in the cockpit and most transport category airplane has a flight attendant jump seat also..

Well usually its a fold out chair that you sit in the cockpit during the flight, sometimes they are complicated to figure out. Good luck! ;)

I hate to be the geek here, but, maybe for security reason, this information should not be posted on the net. I know it sounds stupid but since ASA hired one of the 10 most wanted on the FBI list (as a flight attendant) and he kept asking about the FFDO program, it makes you think.

Stick

From what I've gathered on this forum if you're non-union they don't ;)

How comfy are the fold-out seats? The ones in which the FAs sit don't look so great.

I'm confused ..... forget the jumpseat question. I think that must be for pilots only where you actually ride in the cockpit ??
How can you get your family free or reduced fares to visit you while based away from home ??

:confused:

You might be thinking of an ID90 type thing. Different airlines have agreements with others that allow you to get discounted tickets (up to 90% off normal price). It is different for every airline who they partner with. Some airlines (like Delta) have other deals for families of pilots to fly their airline. Depends on the airline.

I my family hasen't used any of these yet, so I can't go into more helpful details. I believe that they are space available, but I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.

how do jumpseats work?
 

depends on the airplane. some fold down and are very uncomfortable, while others are just like pilot seats. :)

My friend which dad flies for northwest told me it is pretty much like going on standby; but you have priority over ppl that are in standby. And you pay only a quarter of the normal ticket price...

Non-Rev
 

What you are talking about is non-reving a flight. Most airlines allow your family to fly for free or for a small fee. In addition to you flying for free, your family which includes your wife or companion, children under 21, and mother and father all fly for free on my airline. Depending on your airline some have agreements with other airlines to travel for free or for a discounted fare. The legacy carriers generally don't participate. Don't forget this is all stand-by, so hopefully there are a few open seats. In addition to what BRI85 said you are always lower than paying passengers when flying stand-by at least at every airline I've worked.

That has nothing to do with it. Non-union pilots from decent companies don't have a problem, while some union pilots like gojets (and go! in HI) are often not welcome. Some folks will deny Jetblue also, because they have a significantly sub-standard payscale.

The jumpseat in the EMB145 works very poorly. It is uncomfortable not only for the person in the jumpseat, but the other two pilots in the cockpit.

J/s are the lowest priority for a cabin seat...even lower than travel agents traveling on those freebie passes they get.