Restrictions when flying OMC internationally

[Missed Approach]

Last week I flew internationally and I was able to get a seat in 1st while flying OMC. Midway through the flight, a flight attendant informed me that as an OMC, I cannot fly in first and am only eligible for business class or economy when flying OMC. Is this true? Where can I find a list of these restrictions? I didn't drink bc I figured that wasn't a good idea as an OMC traveler, but is that a restriction as well?

 

[airgator]

I have flown OMC many times on UA in first.

 

[Metro752]

What is an OMC. Other mother********************in company?

 

[CRJ puppy]

aka : "jumpseater"

 

[centralpilot]

What is an OMC. Other mother********************in company?

Observer Member of the Crew

 

[Abernathy]

Why not just say jumpseat so the rest of us would know you're talking about..

 

[ERfly]

Why not just say jumpseat so the rest of us would know you're talking about..

Because United doesn't do things that way!

 

[Missed Approach]

Gotcha. There are few things I love more than flight attendants who make up policies on the fly. I am assuming the UAL policy is no alcohol while OMC in the cabin, correct?

 

[Mike man]

Last week I flew internationally and I was able to get a seat in 1st while flying OMC. Midway through the flight, a flight attendant informed me that as an OMC, I cannot fly in first and am only eligible for business class or economy when flying OMC. Is this true? Where can I find a list of these restrictions? I didn't drink bc I figured that wasn't a good idea as an OMC traveler, but is that a restriction as well?

Did you tell her to get bent?

It is probably because UAL FA's can't ride in first when they nonrev, or she had a stick up her bum.

 

[Dornier 335]

Last week I flew internationally and I was able to get a seat in 1st while flying OMC. Midway through the flight, a flight attendant informed me that as an OMC, I cannot fly in first and am only eligible for business class or economy when flying OMC. Is this true? Where can I find a list of these restrictions? I didn't drink bc I figured that wasn't a good idea as an OMC traveler, but is that a restriction as well?

I assume you were not in uniform. I thought this restriction only applied to OMCs in uniform.

 

[zasca]

Pretty sure you are only supposed to get business class. Drink to your hearts delight though. United treats me great going overseas...

 

[TDK90]

I commute internationally on United, never get first in or out of uniform. It's always business or economy. If I want first then I have to list as a non-rev and pay the fee.

 

[Metro752]

What is the BFD on where you sit. You guys let them keep it up with this policy non sense and you'll be banished to coach soon enough even with available seats you won't fly.

 

[labbats]

If there's an open seat if First, you still aren't allowed to sit in it? They prefer it goes empty? Or is it just the FAs who want your crew meal?

 

[skypine69]

Be very careful about drinking while jumpseating. You are considered a crewmember. Some crews will allow it, it is usually FAs who are cool, but use caution. technically UAL does not allow OMC in first intl. However, if the capt and FAs allow it, then it is ok. alot of times the capt will give the go ahead but you will get some whiny FA who says no. pretty unclassy to move you mid fight....but remember....you are a guest getting a free ride so do what they say.