Jumpseating to Puerto Rico

[Flight1339]

I am planning a cruise vacation for next may that departs out of San Juan. Since that is prime vacation time I imagine the flights are going to be full on US Airways and I might have to consider other airlines. I was hoping to find out any information on the policies of other airlines regarding offline jumpseaters and San Juan. I have heard that some airlines won't allow offline jumpers into and/or out of Puerto Rico. I wanted to fully know my options before I book this cruise and I am interested in almost every airline: American, Delta, United, Continental, AirTran and jetBlue.

If anyone can give me any information it would be greatly appreciated. I am gonna call these airlines but I'd love to hear from pilots who have actually tried. Thanks.

 

[usc1]

At Jetblue we allow offline jumpseaters to San Juan. We have several flights there out of JFK, BOS, MCO and I think FLL. You shouldn't have any problems.

 

[SkyW120]

Does Jetblue allow jumpseating between FLL and Nassau?

 

[labbats]

Flew LAX to SJU a few months ago offline on AA. Was treated very well and it was all free. Called to list that day and simply checked in at the counter. Have fun!

 

[Mike man]

Spirit has several flights a day from FLL and MCO to SJU...the seats kind of suck but with so many flights there are a few empty seats during the day.

 

[blackbox]

I jumpseated on Jetblue from SJU to JFK a couple years back. It wasnt a problem at all. They even told me that I could sit in the FD if the back was full. I guess SJU isnt considered int'l since its a US territory.

 

[hockeypilot44]

It's domestic, but Verizon screws you in P.R. I wish I had AT&T right now. Yes, I'm in SJU as I type this.

 

[DGdaPilot]

It's domestic, but Verizon screws you in P.R. I wish I had AT&T right now. Yes, I'm in SJU as I type this.

How so? I've got Verizon and never an issue. Never a roaming charge or anything.


Back on topic, you can also use UPS. FedEx doesn't allow jumpseaters to Puerto Rico. I believe United won't allow FD access either. Guess not everyone realizes that Puerto is U.S.