$25 For 2nd Jumpseater

[luvthe9]

Here's hoping I get a 2nd jumpseater on my airplane who is an AirTran pilot so I can charge him $25 as they do and let him see how that feels. (AirTran policy is to charge all jumpseaters after the first one $25).

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I don't even let them on my jumpseat reguardless!!!!!!!

 

[corl737]

The one time I rode the Air Tran jumpseat, I was the second request and the gate supervisor waived the 25 dollar fee.

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Proof once again that often the employees have a better picture of the real world dynamics of industry courtesy than the bean-counters.

If I have empty seats I'll gladly welcome Citrus pilots whether they're the 1st, 2nd, or 22nd!

 

[peaches]

GenDecs are used for the international flights.

Cockpit jumpseaters are official members of the crew in the eyes of the FAA. So much so that the UAL official term for them is "Observer, member of Crew (OMC)" Even if sitting in the cabin they are not allowed to drink alcohol. And as such are included in the empty weight of the aircraft. So no weight restrictions for OMC either. (only for the seats in the cockpit, unlimited would potentially be restricted)

And as far as pilots being the highest paid workgroup....HAH!!!!!! What about upper management? Or didn't you include them since they don't work.

Why the animosity towards pilots?

And yes it is a negotiated item/benefit. The pilots, over the years have given something up elsewhere in the contract, in return to get the cockpit jumpseats.

You want to travel non rev on other airlines....no problem, negotiate it.

DC

DC you are right, the jumpseater is legally considered crew. I never thought I'd see the day when jumpseaters would be charged. Good grief, what will they come up with next?? (And I bet they don't change the FAA a fee to jumpseat!)

 

[luv2fly]

I don't even let them on my jumpseat reguardless!!!!!!!

Why is that?