Long Haul JS
02-13-2024 | 11:11 AM
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Long Haul JS
Can someone run me through the basics for how jumpseating on the ultra long haul routes work. Where are you physically sitting at different points during the flight and is it actually better than buying an economy discounted ticket? Is it a major pain in the ass for the crew or do they not mind?
02-13-2024 | 11:16 AM
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Can someone run me through the basics for how jumpseating on the ultra long haul routes work. Where are you physically sitting at different points during the flight and is it actually better than buying an economy discounted ticket? Is it a major pain in the ass for the crew or do they not mind?
You can absolutely nonrev and sit in a cabin seat as per usual.
02-13-2024 | 12:13 PM
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If you are a United Pilot and JS is only thing available then most crews will let you sit in their rest/break seat for t/o and landing… but once in cruise you’ll have to sit in cockpit… but ultimately the CAs call.
02-13-2024 | 12:15 PM
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Can someone run me through the basics for how jumpseating on the ultra long haul routes work. Where are you physically sitting at different points during the flight and is it actually better than buying an economy discounted ticket? Is it a major pain in the ass for the crew or do they not mind?
02-13-2024 | 12:18 PM
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This^^^ if there is a seat in cabin (even middle Economy) you should take that seat over sitting on the JS. I personally won’t have a JS sit in cockpit if seat available in back unless it’s a new hire doing observation flights.
02-13-2024 | 12:45 PM
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Can someone run me through the basics for how jumpseating on the ultra long haul routes work. Where are you physically sitting at different points during the flight and is it actually better than buying an economy discounted ticket? Is it a major pain in the ass for the crew or do they not mind?
02-13-2024 | 07:37 PM
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Actually, for the 787 and 777-300, non-working jumpseaters can occupy the Overhead Flight Crew Rest seats during takeoff and landing (FOM 10.50.2). The OFCR seats are physically about as nice as Premium Economy seats downstairs, but the privacy and space are great. There's one in the 787 and two in the -300. Trick is when crews come up to take their break, you might find yourself in the cockpit jumpseat for a looong time if they don't use the bunks. Even so, compared to basic economy I'd strongly prefer a flight deck jumpseat just to stretch out and shoot the breeze. I've never seen a JSer show up for an ULH flight, but I think very few CAs would say no.
02-14-2024 | 03:41 AM
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If someone is using the first observer sleeper seat on the 767, bathroom/meal breaks are a pain in the cheeks. We will get you home, it’s a seat, but consider it a middle seat between two people of size who had greasy breakfast burritos and coffee before the flight, and they snore.
02-14-2024 | 10:00 AM
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If someone is using the first observer sleeper seat on the 767, bathroom/meal breaks are a pain in the cheeks. We will get you home, it’s a seat, but consider it a middle seat between two people of size who had greasy breakfast burritos and coffee before the flight, and they snore.
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