Jumpseat

[pin727]

Quick question to the major guys.

I fly for a company with CASS, how hard is it to jumpseat internationally??
South America to be precise.

Thank you in advance!!!!

 

[pin727]

really nobody is gonna say anything!!!! WOW I am impressed
NO HELP!!!!!!!!

 

[27 driver]

I have never done it but I understand it isn't a problem. Show up at least 2 hours early a get yourself listed. Pay the taxes and enjoy your vacation. It's easy.

 

[JUNK YARD DOG]

really nobody is gonna say anything!!!! WOW I am impressed
NO HELP!!!!!!!!

Where in South America, would be a big help!

 

[EWR_FO]

Quick question to the major guys.

I fly for a company with CASS, how hard is it to jumpseat internationally??
South America to be precise.

Thank you in advance!!!!

There must be a seat open in the back, just get there early and it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Fins Up]

really nobody is gonna say anything!!!! WOW I am impressed
NO HELP!!!!!!!!

Maybe you should try the search function before getting all bent out of shape. There are plenty of jumpseat/international jumpseat threads already out there.

 

[Sluggo_63]

Also, make sure the company you work for has a jumpseat agreement with the carrier you are trying to jumpseat on. I'm sure if you post who you work for and what carrier you are trying to jumpseat on, someone will chime in and let you know if you are authorized to jump on that carrier.

 

[Fly-By-Cable]

Check with airline's employees before you head out. Some airlines carry seasonal cargo back to the US. Like Delta ships BMW parts from Germany and god knows what from Istanbul.
In that case cargo has priority over non-revs and the plane is loaded to max weight. All empty seats will fly empty. That can go on for weeks or even months so don't get stuck overseas and be forced to buy a walkup fare in $ 2000 range.

In some countries station people are contractors, working not only US carrier, but others as well. So an average agent may not be familiar with JS procedures.
It might be helpful to google phone numbers for airline's station overseas and talk to station personnel directly about jumpseating back to the US.
That way when you show up, they not gonna tell you that they have no idea what you're talking about and you have to talk to the station manager, who is on vacation for 2 more weeks.

 

[NEDude]

Suggest you look at the likes of Atlas Air and Kalitta as an alternative. Used Atlas a few times to get back into the states from Asia and Europe and it is about the best thing going - nice seats, lots of food, and if you are lucky, a bed as well. The only drawback is some times they go in and out of obscure airports. But if you can work it they are about the most sure thing out there when it comes to getting a seat. Beyond that I have used Delta, United and Continental to jumpseat overseas and it usually works out well. Crews and station personnel have always been very nice, but did have some weight restrictions and sold out flights happen a couple of times. Would also recommend getting a zed fare ticket on an international airline as well for backup. You can usually hold on to those for quite a while and/or get a refund or credit.

Good luck - international jumpseating is a great perk of this job.

 

[Big Shinney Jet]

I know of some carriers you can occupy the Jumpseat out of US but not back into the US.

Thank you TSA..... Their rules

 

[Fubijaakr]

One of our guys commutes to Brazil. I'm pretty sure he doesn't buy tickets.

 

[pin727]

Thank you guys!!! It is the first time I will actually use CASS so I was wondering how big of a hassle it would be!!! I will give it a try and figure it out, I had heard that international jumpseat/ non revs were not available. hopefully this is not true.!!!!

Thank you again and fly safe!!!!

 

[Andy]

Thank you guys!!! It is the first time I will actually use CASS so I was wondering how big of a hassle it would be!!! I will give it a try and figure it out, I had heard that international jumpseat/ non revs were not available. hopefully this is not true.!!!!

Thank you again and fly safe!!!!

Dude, you still didn't post your carrier or destination so while people are trying to be helpful, you're not giving them much to work with.

And I'm curious - did you use the search function? It should've answered any CASS questions that you have.

I've jumpseated internationally on other carriers so I know it can be done. But it's not as easy as domestic jumpseating.

Last point to consider. Since you've never used CASS, that tells me you haven't jumpseated in a very long time if ever. My recommendation is that you jumpseat domestically just so you can understand all of the nuances of jumpseating. Especially the etiquette. Domestic jumpseating is much easier than international. And you will have to pay departure/immigration taxes on international jumpseating.

 

[Dornier 335]

Another word of wisdom when returning back to the US. Make sure you show up in your uniform and giving yourself plenty of time. The uniform down there is more important than the piece of plastic you present to the gate agent. With most airlines you can jumpseat back in the cabin (not the actual j/s). Have a return ID90 ticket as a back-up (for the first few times until you have the system figured out).

[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]¡[/FONT]Buena suerte amigo!

 

[dash8driver]

I know of some carriers you can occupy the Jumpseat out of US but not back into the US.

Thank you TSA..... Their rules

TSA is slowly clearing the roadblocks. The next problem is to get the airlines to adapt to whatever they need to do to allow international jumpseats. Here is a recent letter from ALPA on the subject.

http://www.jumpseatinfo.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=fibspNQP_wo=&tabid=620

 

[pin727]

Where in South America, would be a big help!

I am trying to get to venezuela!!! I know its not the best destination now but I have family there.

and YES I did a search on CASS here and most of the forums talk about delta which is good because I talk to a capt in my company and he has jumped in delta internationally and like some said here its a mater of showing up early pay taxes and talk to crew!!!

thanks to all who replied
fly and be safe people!!

 

[Dornier 335]

One more piece of advice. When you return back to the US, make sure to change into regular cloths before you clear US customs and immigration. They get very touchy if you show up in uniform but are not on the crew manifest. That's usually a ticket to a free inspection!