Airlines seek to move air marshals from first class

[JAFI]

This is no different than the FED who takes the jumpseat for a "line check" during the peak travel seasons so that he can go visit his family in another state. Bumps all other jumpseaters. Guaranteed travel. Except this doesn't cost the airline revenue, it just bumps legitimate jumpseaters from getting to work.

121.581 Observer's seat: En route inspections.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, each certificate holder shall make available a seat on the flight deck of each airplane, used by it in air commerce, for occupancy by the Administrator while conducting en route inspections. The location and equipment of the seat, with respect to its suitability for use in conducting en route inspections, is determined by the Administrator.

Sounds legitimate to me......

 

[densoo]

Sounds legitimate to me......

Legitimate individual, yes. Legitimate purpose for taking jumpseat, no.

 

[JAFI]

Legitimate individual, yes. Legitimate purpose for taking jumpseat, no.

The jumpseat is required to be there under Part 25 (aircraft certification) and in the old CAR regulations for the "Use by the Administrator...". Part 135 and Part 121 also have the requirement.

Do you think if this requirement was not there the airlines would pay to have the seat installed and maintained just for your use to go to work? Highly unlikely that management cares.

Every Enroute Inspection must be pre approved by the Inspector's Supervisor - later audited and reviewed by HQ. When I go on vacation, I drive a car or buy a ticket.

 

[Raoul Duke]

get a Conch Republic passport. they are available online and are regularly used outside the US.