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I'm not EVER mad about a jumpseater up front, but in my opinion there absolutely is an impact. Is the impact "too much"? Not in my experience. But it is an additive condition that at the very least slows push and degrades the final communication with the FA prior to closing the door. Will I ever deny jumpseat because of that impact? Most likely not. I just think it's ridiculous to say there is "zero" or "no" impact. Because there is, especially in the 737.
In the 320 the impact was significantly lower. I don't remember ever dumping my lunch on the foot of a 'bus jumpseater.
"Welcome aboard. Just go wait in the jetway until we are ready to close up." There. Predeparture fixed . What airline do you work at that a JS would be in the way of post flight? More the half the time, they are gone before I can pack my bag.Originally Posted by flensr
I disagree. It's not enough of an impairment for me to not want to offer it up to anyone who needs it, but it's certainly an impairment. There are multiple times during pre-departure and after arrival procedures where a 737 jumpseater is in the exact spot that could be defined as "in the way". And in the event of an emergency requiring a quick exit, it's going to be a clown show especially if the jumpseater hasn't collapsed and stowed the seat enough to be proficient and quick about it. I've also inadvertently poured the remnants of my lunch onto a jumpseater's right leg/foot when he was accidentally standing on the trash bag and it exceeded my circus performer balancing act capabilities trying to get the bag open, out from under his foot, with unexpected light chop, with a few ounces of teriyaki sauce still in the bowl. Oops.I'm not EVER mad about a jumpseater up front, but in my opinion there absolutely is an impact. Is the impact "too much"? Not in my experience. But it is an additive condition that at the very least slows push and degrades the final communication with the FA prior to closing the door. Will I ever deny jumpseat because of that impact? Most likely not. I just think it's ridiculous to say there is "zero" or "no" impact. Because there is, especially in the 737.
In the 320 the impact was significantly lower. I don't remember ever dumping my lunch on the foot of a 'bus jumpseater.
As for emergency, lol. That's an absurd excuse. And if you're THAT worried, give a real thorough brief and have him practice. There. Problem solved
As far as trash, "hey man, can you dump this if the trash for me? Thanks."