Jumpseat question on NWA regional...

[AV8OR]

I am planning on trying to JS to MSP Thurs morning from BHM. Last year when I did this, some agents said I should have called to reserve the JS, others said that was not the case. I am not connected to NWA, just ALPA with reciprical JS agreement. Any thoughts from those in the know?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Mel Sharples]

You can't reserve it. First come, first served.

As far as I understand it (and I could be wrong), only the pilots flying for the actual carrier or the FAA can reserve the jumpseat on Mesaba, Pinnacle, or Northwest. Off-line pilots can't reserve it at all.

Good luck with your trip!

 

[AV8OR]

Well that's what I thought Mel, but I had a couple of gate agents ask why I hadn't reserved the JS last year. Thanks again. It'll be a great trip especially if we bag a few pheasants.

 

[DTWFO]

Welcome

Anyone on the list is welcome on our jumpseat......don't worry about gate agents.....we'll make sure you get on. And Mel.........you are truly a class act! Thanks for the tribute, we are all thankful for it!

 

[CubanSmoker]

According to the higher-ups at XJ, we can never list on any jumpseat other than our own. Technically, the JS is first come, first served. As a hub to hub commuter myself, I list myself as a 5W (redtail flyer standby on another redtail) and get to the gate early and ask if the jumpseat is available and then they switch it to 9E (jumpseat) whether or not I use the physical cockpit jumpseat. I've been reamed by gate agents (that look much like Mel's avatar) when they see that I'm listed as a 9E.


Cheers

PS - Mel, you are 1 of 3 people I actually have respect for on this board after reading it for over 6 years. If you don't mind, I like your signature enough to copy it. Thanks!

 

[dondk]

Reserve versus "list"...

You can list as a non-rev, and that is usually what the gate agents want. You have to remember most are really lazy and would rather change a persons listing class over do a new record.

You can call and list as a non-rev, then when you arrive at the gate you just ask for a J/S form and let them know you are listed.

The 800 number cannot list you as a 9H (offline J/S) or as an online J/S. They can though, list you as a non rev with a comment in the record that you "may" be using the J/S. You will still follow the general rules of first come, first serve and priority for the J/S.

Don't be surprised if that even when you list as a non-rev the gate agents will still complain about something, that is what they do best.

 

[another cfii]

I'd say a box of Dunkin' Donuts would get you on every single time!

 

[flying4food]

I've actually found that chocolate works wonders!!!