Cathay Cargo Questions - Atlanta Base

[Bushhatesyou]

Do you guys think you will ever get some sort of a jumpseat agreement with some US airlines?

 

[j32drivr]

Probably not. Most airlines require reciprical Jumpseat agreements. We cant even jumpseat on our own freighters, and to jumpseat on the passenger flights you still have to pay the non-rev economy seat fare (on the plus side-wives and parents are allowed to sit in the actual jumpseat). Apparently they were working on some type of reciprical jumpseat deals prior to 9-11, but now its just not too feasible being a foreign carrier. However, being based out of JFK, I usually only do two trips a month or less. Between LCC positive space tickets, ID90s, and buddy passes, it's still better and cheaper than working for a Legacy and commuting 4 or 5 times a month to go sit in a crashpad.