rattler
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I'll add some thoughts. Always list yourself! This will save you more times than you think. First of all, it will let other jumpseaters see that someone else has listed for the flight before they leave their house. Nothing sucks more than showing up for the last flight and missing it because five other jumpseaters are already there. This way everybody can make alternate plans and everyone gets to work. Second, it will save you if the A/C has a weight restriction. Example: A/C restricted to 46 pax, out of 50. 45 revenue pax show up, plus 3 non revs and of course you, the jumpseater. Well if only 46 can get on, the non revs will take boarding priorty over the jumpseater all day long. You miss the flight. If you list, pilots usually have the higher boarding priority, and you get the seat. It is a great back up plan. Usually it is free to list yourself, because you are not charged for the pass unless you use it, if you jumpseated you didn't use a pass.
Also know your companies jumpseat policy well! If possible carry it with you or at least know where to reference it. It is usually in the campany FOM.
Keep in your cell phone the phone numbers for every airline that you may need in case of an emergency. I also keep the flight schedule booklets for Southwest and Independence in my roll aboard bag, in case I need a quick reference.
Always have at least one backup plan. If your company has a commuter policy use it, and follow the rules.
It sounds like you are commuting to LGA. Get to know EWR, and JFK as well, just in case. I believe there is a bus that connects all three airports for $10 or so. Have a plan.
Most of all good luck, commuting does suck.
Also know your companies jumpseat policy well! If possible carry it with you or at least know where to reference it. It is usually in the campany FOM.
Keep in your cell phone the phone numbers for every airline that you may need in case of an emergency. I also keep the flight schedule booklets for Southwest and Independence in my roll aboard bag, in case I need a quick reference.
Always have at least one backup plan. If your company has a commuter policy use it, and follow the rules.
It sounds like you are commuting to LGA. Get to know EWR, and JFK as well, just in case. I believe there is a bus that connects all three airports for $10 or so. Have a plan.
Most of all good luck, commuting does suck.
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