And now I'll give you a few examples from an ex-groundpounder. I used to be an Ops. Supv for Southwest and had my fair share of dealings with jumpseaters.
The worst one that comes to mind was an older white English ANA captain who wanted (demanded) to jumpseat from PHX-LAX. I was called up to help the CSA let this "gentleman" know that he was not on our list. Wearing his double breasted uniform, he told me "You mean nothing to me, I want to talk to the Captain. He will let me go." OK, gloves off a$$hole! I told him I could care less who he works for now, because he was insulting everyone including me. More words were exchanged, although I don't remember what I said 'casue I was pi$$ed. He wouldn't leave, so I went down to the plane and explained what had just happened to the Captain, who happened to be our Asst. Chief from MDW. He calmly walked up the jetway with me saying he would take care of it. As soon as the two met, the ANA guy extended his hand toward our Captain for a shake. My Captain didn't acknowledge this and proceeded to chastize him on his behavior. He continued by asking "Would your company allow me to jumpseat?" Of course you all know how those Asian carriers are about not letting anyone jumpseat. The ANA guy said "well, no-but......" My Captain cut him off and said "Well, it looks like we have nothing further to talk about then!" You should have seen the face of this ANA guy.....Of course, I made sure that I was in tune with our 15 other flights to LAX and not allow anyone to give this guy access at all. Never heard from him again.
The worst one that comes to mind was an older white English ANA captain who wanted (demanded) to jumpseat from PHX-LAX. I was called up to help the CSA let this "gentleman" know that he was not on our list. Wearing his double breasted uniform, he told me "You mean nothing to me, I want to talk to the Captain. He will let me go." OK, gloves off a$$hole! I told him I could care less who he works for now, because he was insulting everyone including me. More words were exchanged, although I don't remember what I said 'casue I was pi$$ed. He wouldn't leave, so I went down to the plane and explained what had just happened to the Captain, who happened to be our Asst. Chief from MDW. He calmly walked up the jetway with me saying he would take care of it. As soon as the two met, the ANA guy extended his hand toward our Captain for a shake. My Captain didn't acknowledge this and proceeded to chastize him on his behavior. He continued by asking "Would your company allow me to jumpseat?" Of course you all know how those Asian carriers are about not letting anyone jumpseat. The ANA guy said "well, no-but......" My Captain cut him off and said "Well, it looks like we have nothing further to talk about then!" You should have seen the face of this ANA guy.....Of course, I made sure that I was in tune with our 15 other flights to LAX and not allow anyone to give this guy access at all. Never heard from him again.