Jump on American OK but not on Eagle?

[Monster Buck]

The agent did keep saying that the computer wouldn't let her put it in. Maybe it was the computer?

 

[j41driver]

The agent did keep saying that the computer wouldn't let her put it in. Maybe it was the computer?

Garbage in, garbage out. Operator error most likely.

 

[TheRaven]

Thanks. So for clarification, if you have only 3 limited show, only one gets on, even if there are 20 seats available?

In theory, that's how it's supposed to work. I have had flights with 7 jumpseaters onboard, 3 of whom were limited, so it generally comes down to a case by case basis in the hands of the gate agent.

 

[OR_MEI]

Was this in San Juan.
I ran in to the same thing a year ago. Two Southwest pilots showed up after me (jumpseating) and my wife (had a pass). I was working with the gate agent and then the southwest pilots came up. Got the same answer, one jumpseater, I offered to use a pass. One southwest pilot went to Cape Air. The other got on, because of me.
No thanks, or even a beer later when we saw them on the island. Typical Southwest, treat regionals like scum. What pricks.

 

[Uncle Bunkle]

The Captain I asked for advice was inside on a break.

Was he wearing cowboy boots?