JetBlue Pilot jumpseat

[NERVOUS]

Hello Blues,

Attempted to list over the phone for a js, and was told that I had to report to the gate and list on the spot.

I would like to get a head's up if my airline (Polar) is accepted on your flights, prior to making my plans to jumpseat with you.

Thank you all in advance.

 

[aewanabe]

Hello,

Checked our J/S list and yes Polar is on there. Our general Res people can't list you anymore, but she should have given you the number for offline listing: 888-538-2997. Good luck, welcome aboard.

 

[Mercy98]

Whoever told you that is mistaken. Even the gate agents are getting is wrong at times (they can list you, but they're reluctant).

The preferred way is to call our number at 801.365.2500, prompt 1, ext 6013. That will put you in touch with the correct person to list you Polar is on our list. Be prepared to have your passport, but it may not be necessary.

If there are seats available, they will probably give you a cabin seat right away. Do check in with the flight crew on boarding. Although not required (with a seat in the cabin) it is always appreciated.

 

[NERVOUS]

Thank you both for your replies,

I specifically asked for a "non-rev" number in lieu of the main one, and was told none existed!

I will keep this one you have posted for my records.

I greatly appreciate all the information,

Happy flying!

 

[Blue Dude]

http://jumpseat.alpa.org/ has up to date information. Our jumpseat coordinators are very good and keep close tabs on jumpseat availability for OAL pilots. Please report any issues.

 

[clickclickboom]

And dont listen to the guy a few posts above ALWAYS check in with the crew

 

[Headfake14]

I HATE that our system is setup to have to make you call a number to JS. There should be no requirement for this to JS...I don't like it.

Sorry for the headache guys.

 

[BeachBummer]

Do check in with the flight crew on boarding. Although not required (with a seat in the cabin) it is always appreciated.

Negative: A jumpseater is always required to check in with the CA, seat in the back or not. It is appreciated that you request a ride not state that you are riding.

WELCOME ABOARD!:nuts:

 

[Mercy98]

Don't shoot the messenger, the fom says... "The captain's approval is not required if a jumpseat rider is assigned a main cabin seat by the Gate Crewmember and is occupying the seat."

I'm not saying I like it. It does conflict with other parts of the fom, but the fact remains that its there.

It's because that has happened to me that I make it a point to tell anyone working the flight that jumpseaters need to come to the cockpit to introduce themselves. If for any other reason than a professional courtesy.

 

[Headfake14]

I think with about 99.9999% of OAL jumpseaters it goes without saying.

Sometimes FA jumpseaters need to be prompted to come and "say hi" and all.

I don't care either way if our own are non-reving and don't say hi. sometimes there are 10-15 or even 20 of us on...takes too long to do the conga line thing and takes away from whatever the crew is doing up front.

 

[Dizel8]

I HATE that our system is setup to have to make you call a number to JS. There should be no requirement for this to JS...I don't like it.

Sorry for the headache guys.

It isn't required to call, it can be done at the airport at the gate, at the just ask desk etc., etc.

As for calling in, I do it all the time with AA, really not a big deal and they are mostly always kind enough to "give the odds!"

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

It isn't required to call, it can be done at the airport at the gate, at the just ask desk etc., etc.

As for calling in, I do it all the time with AA, really not a big deal and they are mostly always kind enough to "give the odds!"

Cue Jim Carrey....."So you're saying there's a chance!!!!"

 

[Citjok]

I called JB (801-365-2500) last night to list for a J/S, and the person said that they no longer do that, and he trasfered me over to general reservations. Can somebody confirm which is proper way to do this?

 

[Fins Up]

I called JB (801-365-2500) last night to list for a J/S, and the person said that they no longer do that, and he trasfered me over to general reservations. Can somebody confirm which is proper way to do this?

I just emailed our jumpseat committee and they sent me back the following:

The number is 888-538-2997


May also direct them to the following link which covers most airlines procedure: http://www.jumpseatinfo.org/JumpseatResources/AirlineJumpseatPolicies/tabid/797/Default.aspx

 

[Citjok]

I just emailed our jumpseat committee and they sent me back the following:

The number is 888-538-2997


May also direct them to the following link which covers most airlines procedure: http://www.jumpseatinfo.org/JumpseatResources/AirlineJumpseatPolicies/tabid/797/Default.aspx

Thank you sir.

 

[dogg]

Negative: A jumpseater is always required to check in with the CA, seat in the back or not. It is appreciated that you request a ride not state that you are riding.

WELCOME ABOARD!:nuts:

Dude, give it a rest....If they are in the back they are just another non-rev...I always made a point of telling the gate agent to tell cabin jumpseaters not to bother....they are a guest of the airline not the captain....up front of course is" a whole notha thing"

 

[crash312]

Dude, give it a rest....If they are in the back they are just another non-rev...I always made a point of telling the gate agent to tell cabin jumpseaters not to bother....they are a guest of the airline not the captain....up front of course is" a whole notha thing"

You could not be more wrong.

If you had any sense of history, or any sense of how much negotiating capital went into the jumpseat policies of today you would realize jumpseating is jumpseating, no matter where your asss actually sits... Unless, of course, you paid for a pass, which you didn't.

Your advice is going to embarass someone, if not get them kicked off their flight home/to work.

 

[Citjok]

There is something called professional courtesy. Also I let the captain know I am on the back just in case he or she needs my help. Again, courtesy.

 

[BeachBummer]

Dude, give it a rest....If they are in the back they are just another non-rev...I always made a point of telling the gate agent to tell cabin jumpseaters not to bother....they are a guest of the airline not the captain....up front of course is" a whole notha thing"

We will just disagree then. I don't care if they gave you a seat on the wheel well, you still need to check in. If you could care less that's your boat.

 

[BeachBummer]

You could not be more wrong.

If you had any sense of history, or any sense of how much negotiating capital went into the jumpseat policies of today you would realize jumpseating is jumpseating, no matter where your asss actually sits... Unless, of course, you paid for a pass, which you didn't.

Your advice is going to embarass someone, if not get them kicked off their flight home/to work.

There is something called professional courtesy. Also I let the captain know I am on the back just in case he or she needs my help. Again, courtesy.

What these guys said is correct.