>>assuming open seats are available in the cabin, why would a DAL pilot want to "jumpseat" instead of using our generous non-rev travel bennies (thereby restricting the carriage of offline jumpseaters)?<<
I only sign up for the jumpseat if I no-sh!t need it, like to get to work, and can't...
>>However, if the DAL guy is "jumpseating" on a less than full flight (riding in the back) you may be able to convince him to nonrev so that you can "jumpseat", riding in the back. "
This is exactly what I said, although I must not have conveyed it well. The key is where you put your quotes...
"Currently Delta and all Delta connection only allow one in the back. "
Technically, not true. DAL is restricted to taking no more JS'er than there are JS's in the cockpit. Most of the time that's one, but some of the 76's have two. In addition, if the JS is "full," with a DAL guy, and you...
I've been offered the jumpseat 3 times since furlough, twice on DAL and once on CMR. Easy to understand, esp since the ID clearly says, "Jumpseat Authorized." Turned it down each time, as I'm concerned that you're actually violating FAR's if you jumpseat knowing you're not authorized...
Actually, what DAL has done is provide unlimited S3B (non-rev) passes to their furloughed pilots in lieu of the jumpseat access. S3B is below "regular" non-rev's (S3A), but above the "buddy passes."
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