So we are going out to ANC for an Alaskan cruise for our honeymoon. We obviously purchased tickets because we didn't want to miss the boat (literally). Would it be poor etiquette to stop by, say hello to the crew, introduce myself, tell them this, and say that anything they could do would be most appreciated?

 

What more would they do than any other flight? I am always friendly to people who stop up front and glad to meet fellow pilots (even if they are going on vacation and I am at work). I don't fly any differently with them in the back though.

 

I'd do all of the above except as for "anything they could do would be most appreciated".

If they want to bump you to first class, they will do it. I think it would be rude to ask.

 

If that's code for, "Hey, can you let me jumpseat so I can get a refund on my ticket?", I'd say, Yes, that's poor etiquette.


If it's code for, "Hey, do you think you could persuade the FAs to slip us a few bottles of booze under the table?", same answer.


If it's code for, "Hey, would you mind making a PA that you have a couple of honeymooners on board?", well, that'd be kinda cheesy, but not a breach of etiquette.


If it were me on my honeymoon, I'd be glad I had a ticket so I wouldn't have to worry about the uncertainties of jumpseating. Since "jumpseat" is in your thread title, I'm inclined to think that's what you were hinting. Honeymoon and jumpseating? FORGET ABOUT IT!

Greet everyone you see the way you'd want to be greeted, and enjoy the flight.

Oh, and Congratulations!






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yeh, think i did the same on my honeymoon, purchased tickets, took the monkey suit so we wouldn't have to worry about the liquids/gels. But only introduced myself to the crew for the sake of some FA or Pilot saying "there's a pilot back there who didn't introduce himself, what a jerk".

Just didn't want to be like me seeing a crew member get on and walk to the back, you never know the story, they could be jumpseating, and rude, they could be deadheading and ok, but you don't know, which is the only reason i try to let them know the circumstances of my travel. Plus who knows if there would be a situation in the back that they might be able to utilize you for, hard to do if they don't know you're there.

PS- Be real nice to the FA's though....they control that cabin, if you're nice, you MIGHT find yourself bumped to 1st.

 

You're kiddin', right? You wore your uniform on your honeymoon?


I'm almost speechless.




Two words: CHECK BAGGAGE



If you're so concerned that the crew might need your help, try slipping a business card DISCREETLY to the FA for the Captain. Write a note on the back, if you like. "Capt Marvelous here in 11A, my new bride and I are on our honeymoon. I'll lay off the booze in case you need me up front."




wow

 

DEFINITELY not code for make a PA! Not really for free booze or a refund. Just a hey this is a special occasion if just MAYBE you all could work something out like a move closer up front deal. I'd do it if it was on my airplane. No uniform for me, just taking the badge so I can get my 10% discount during my 6 hour sit in ATL.

 

What in the world? Fly differently? I don't believe that is what he is asking. Maybe because the SAAB doesn't have any additional amenities but you can move a pilot and his wife from Coach to First Class if available. You can have the flight attendants give them a bottle champagne or a bottle of wine. If no bottles then comp them their drinks.

It is not all about how you fly the airplane. Maybe we need to send our new aviators to finishing school in addition to bill and ted's excellent aviation college.

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Finishing school ?ROFL

 

Give your business card to the (hottest) FA, in case things don't work out with the marriage.

You always need to have a plan "B"