Jumpseat Etiquette Question
09-01-2008 | 11:28 AM
#21
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I don't know about other airlines but at NW and any Airlink that has acars (Pinnacle for example..) we can see if there are any jumpseaters listed. If a pilot wants to list as a nonrev and still wear his uniform, he has no need to check-in with the crew. Some people do it anyways, but it's definitely not nessasary. First class is almost always full anyways these days.
09-01-2008 | 11:38 AM
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We get kids flying airplanes and acting like kids. Look no further than the AA Eagle pilot that thought it "funny" to tell the people that he was diverting from CLE to TOL due to an Emergency at CLE. He then lands at CLE and says it was just a joke. Holy schmolly you don't use the "E" word unless there is such a thing actually happening.
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Oh, and thanks for the addition of "Holy Schmolly," makes me miss my Grandpa
09-01-2008 | 12:01 PM
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From: Looking out the window
1. I thought people would understand the post
2. Because if follows some of the same lines as jumpseating
a. Introduce myself to F/A
b. Give her ID
c. Introduce myself to CA and FO
d. Basically asking for free ride (bought coach ticket)
3. Because I believe there is an etiquette to going about this
4. Because I couldn't come up with a better name
Why must everything turn into an arguement about something asinine. It really was a simple a question and I appreaciate peoples responses, although some were a little rude and left a little to be desired. I guess I got my answer though. For some it appears that it would be appalling to ask a fellow brother/crewmember/employee/whatever to lend a hand and give a little extra when it counts the most.
09-01-2008 | 01:36 PM
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From: DD->DH->RU/XE soon to be EV
With all gels and liquids STILL in hand.
09-01-2008 | 03:16 PM
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Perhaps because he unfortunately assumed that others, the adults maybe, would actually be able to understand what he was talking about. Further proof of the degradation of the personality level of the people in this industry. With such a low threshold of experience to find yourself in a RJ and no one of any longevity to tutor the newcomers to how to act. We get kids flying airplanes and acting like kids. ...
I thinking of opening up a line of schools to teach pilots how to act when released to society.
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Don't bother including English as a subject in your school. There's a difference between jumpseating and courtesy upgrades.
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09-01-2008 | 03:19 PM
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From: Directly behind the combiner
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09-02-2008 | 12:53 AM
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You should have labeled the thread title as "How to Upgrade to First or Business Class and/or Get Special Treatment Because I am a Pilot."
Your intent had nothing to do with jumpseating etiquette. In jumpseating, yes, definitely thank the CA because if he's in a good mood he'll personally ask the FA to seat you up front if there's availability. But if all you want is an upgrade/special treatment because you were too cheap to buy a business or first class ticket and were using a non-first class company standby or paid economy ticket, put on your best smile and flirt with the Chief Purser/Head FA for a minute or so. Always worked for me. But if the FA's a guy, well...haven't run into that situation yet.
Your intent had nothing to do with jumpseating etiquette. In jumpseating, yes, definitely thank the CA because if he's in a good mood he'll personally ask the FA to seat you up front if there's availability. But if all you want is an upgrade/special treatment because you were too cheap to buy a business or first class ticket and were using a non-first class company standby or paid economy ticket, put on your best smile and flirt with the Chief Purser/Head FA for a minute or so. Always worked for me. But if the FA's a guy, well...haven't run into that situation yet.
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