Jumpseating on Great Lakes

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07-24-2008, 10:56 AM

maybeesdid

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Jumpseating on Great Lakes

Does anyone have experience jumpseating on Great Lakes? I am hoping to catch a ride from Phoenix to Page, Arizona. I'm not even sure if they have a jumpseat or if we have to ride an open seat in the back. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

07-24-2008, 11:00 AM

FOblondie

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I jumpseated on them from somewhere to Denver awhile ago. They don't actually have a jumpseat in the cockpit but you can sit in the back if they've got room. I just showed up at the ticket counter because the flight I had been planning on taking was canceled so I don't know about listing or anything. The crew was really nice!

07-24-2008, 11:56 AM

grahamlax

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The Beech1900's do not have a jumpseat, you have to grab an open seat in the back. The EMB-120 does have a jumpseat in the cockpit. I believe it's just like jumpseating on any other airline, if you call their main number they'll point you to the right person

07-24-2008, 01:57 PM

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I've rode on Great Lakes a few times out of STL. Its all EAS stuff and a lot of the times I was the only one on the aircraft! Their jumpseat number is 1-800-554-5112. I think that the gal that mans the phone only works banker's hours. They give you exact #'s though on the seats left. All the crews that I have run into have been great.

07-24-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonShot

I've rode on Great Lakes a few times out of STL. Its all EAS stuff and a lot of the times I was the only one on the aircraft! Their jumpseat number is 1-800-554-5112. I think that the gal that mans the phone only works banker's hours. They give you exact #'s though on the seats left. All the crews that I have run into have been great.

Wow! I figured they'd pretty irritated after you run into them. And then to ask for a ride? You sir have some balls

07-25-2008, 12:44 PM

maybeesdid

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Thanks for all the replies. I think I'll give it a try if I get a chance.

07-25-2008, 03:09 PM

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(PHX - PGA) Should be no prob. Long runways and almost sea level we don't take any weight hits on the 1900 till 42*c. Loads would be the only factor. We are CASS and I frequently take JS'ers. Good luck.

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