Jumpseating requires professional behavior at all times. Be polite to the officers when you ask for the jumpseat and always ask the captain`s permission and thank you for the ride, even if you receive a seat allowance and take a cabin seat. – Most airlines need casual/semi-casual business clothing. No shorts, no flip flops, no open shoes. Some airlines require that tatoos be covered. To check each airline`s clothing, click on the identification agreements on myidtravel.com, the specific dress code is displayed. In 2012, the TSA lifted the restriction for offline pilots occupying the jump seat on international flights. As this edition of Air Line Pilot goes to the press, ALPA will ease a number of logistical hurdles and expects the international jump to become a reality again in the near future. Until then, an offline pilot can only occupy a seat in the passenger cabin on international travel; Some airlines may offer a first or business seat. Remember that most airlines that allow international cabin jumping require a check-in 75 to 90 minutes before departure to meet TSA requirements. Airline-specific requirements are listed in each airline`s procedures available on our Jumpseat website and in the ALPA mobile app under the Jumpseat tab. In 2006, the AFA Board of Directors unanimously adopted a decision to launch a strategic campaign focused on obtaining mutual cabin seat agreements across the industry. Although there were some agreements made by the AFA BOD prior to this action, it was the attention, resources and coordination of AFA leaders and members that advanced these agreements and succeeded in significantly reducing the burden on cabin crew throughout the sector.
These benefits were achieved through the cooperation of cabin crew. In addition to the formation of power at the negotiating table, this is an example of the tangible results we are achieving in promoting the first objective of the AFA, which is to bring all cabin crew together. These guidelines are in effect for many reasons, including deterrence of jump seat abuse. The misuse of off-line jumpse drivers includes, among others, people who occupy a jumpseat at the request of their company, the use of jumpseat for reasons other than commuting or non-personal travel, and the attempt to access or access the jumpseat through deliberate deceptions or omissions. In addition to denying access to the Jumpseat, a pilot must immediately report suspected or known cases of jumpseat fraud to the Jumpseat chair, the safety chair or the coordinator of his group of pilots.