Jumpseaters: why enter the cockpit so early?
07-07-2024, 06:05 PM
#102
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Weird, thought they still did a hearing test for a first class...
https://www.transportation.gov/indiv.../tarmac-delays
https://www.transportation.gov/indiv.../tarmac-delays
07-07-2024, 06:33 PM
#103
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Weird, thought they still did a hearing test for a first class...
https://www.transportation.gov/indiv.../tarmac-delays
https://www.transportation.gov/indiv.../tarmac-delays
07-08-2024, 10:46 AM
#105
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Well this is a new one on me. In seven years of jump seating I have never seen this occur or even know it was a thing.
07-08-2024, 12:40 PM
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07-08-2024, 01:33 PM
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It must just be a DL pain program for OAL jumpseaters. They don’t let you board until after the last passenger, so even if there’s an open seat, my luggage is going to baggage claim most of the time. I try to avoid them whenever possible, but sometimes they are the only option.
07-08-2024, 02:39 PM
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07-08-2024, 10:35 PM
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Why do you do this?
The etiquette used to be always come down with the last of the passengers so as not to crowd the flight deck.
In the last few years, I have seen an influx of jumpseaters who come down the jetbridge 35 mintues before departure and crowd the flight deck awkwardly staring over us as we do our business.
I can't really ask them to stand in the jetbridge because TSA regulations don't allow them to leave once boarded. Some stations enforce this more than others.
Please stop doing this.
Oh yeah... don't make me ask for your documents. Hand them over as you ask for a ride.
The etiquette used to be always come down with the last of the passengers so as not to crowd the flight deck.
In the last few years, I have seen an influx of jumpseaters who come down the jetbridge 35 mintues before departure and crowd the flight deck awkwardly staring over us as we do our business.
I can't really ask them to stand in the jetbridge because TSA regulations don't allow them to leave once boarded. Some stations enforce this more than others.
Please stop doing this.
Oh yeah... don't make me ask for your documents. Hand them over as you ask for a ride.
Oh yeah...and "making you ask" for documents? Is your life really so privileged that this is a massive deal to you? It takes like an extra 7 seconds tops to produce your docs....Man...I pity the FOs who fly with you.
Last edited by PlaneS; 07-08-2024 at 10:51 PM. Reason: spellcheck
07-09-2024, 05:30 AM
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It must just be a DL pain program for OAL jumpseaters. They don’t let you board until after the last passenger, so even if there’s an open seat, my luggage is going to baggage claim most of the time. I try to avoid them whenever possible, but sometimes they are the only option.
The agents treat you like a criminal, they're not letting you near the plane until the last second, and enjoy "going downstairs" to retrieve your bag... From baggage claim after they make you check it because there's no space for it last second as they try to close up and leave 20+ minutes early.
That is it course assuming you make it to the gate 30+ minutes early. God forbid you have a tight commute, they'll be gone 20 prior to departure or deny boarding because it's too close. Riiigghhtt, you just don't want to risk going out five early... Lol!
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