delta jumpseat/non rev

Aviator1988

Aviator1988

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Can anybody tell me what the policies are with delta to jumpseat or non-rev. Do i need to call a number and list or can i just show up at the gate?
 
“Unlimited” jumpseats, both domestically and internationally, are offered to carriers with which Delta has established reciprocal agreements (both CASS and non-CASS participants). The TSA Secure Flight Passenger Data (SFPD) program is in effect for all jumpseaters at Delta and requires an additional form of government-issued ID. Presently, Delta’s computer system is programmed to only accept passports (at this time) to meet this requirement. Additionally, OAL pilot’s full name, DOB, gender, and TSA Redress number (if applicable) may be requested by gate agents in compliance with this TSA program.Upon boarding, ALL pilots are expected to introduce themselves to the captain and request permission to ride, even if assigned a cabin seat. Appropriate attire (business casual or uniform), airline crew ID, current medical certificate, airman certificate, and passport are required. Specifics for domestic and international flights are provided below:
Domestic Flights:
OAL pilots should proceed to the gate and request the jumpseat for domestic flights. The agent will enter the pilot into the system, and if all cabin seats are full, a CASS authorization will be obtained for cockpit jumpseat access. If there are seats available in the cabin, the reply may be "Cabin Only" with a seat assignment provided, even if the requesting pilot is from a participating CASS carrier. This is due to TSA requirements, which prohibit OAL pilot cockpit access unless all cabin seats are occupied. The agent may suspend jumpseat requests 15 minutes prior to departure in order to maintain schedule. Check in at the gate at least 30 minutes prior to departure if possible.
International Flights:
At international stations, jumpseat requests must be made at the Delta ticket counter where applicable fees/taxes will be collected. All international jumpseat requests must be made no later than 75 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. OAL pilots will only receive a cabin seat assignment on international flights per TSA regulations. OAL pilots departing from Amsterdam (AMS) must make their requests at the KLM/Delta ticket counter located in the Schiphol Airport main hall, next to the check-in counter.
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Also a good read...
 
Just an FYI for those of you who do jumpseat on DL, you can list at the Gate for your flight up to an hour early, but if you use the ticket counters you can list up to 6 hours early for flight.
 
sorrygottarunway said:
That's in place now? We can ride up front if that's what's left FRA-JFK?
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ALPA is pleased to announce that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has adopted two significant policy changes regarding the cockpit jumpseat that the Association has advocated to the agency for several years. The TSA has now lifted restrictions that have kept pilots from occupying the jumpseat due to security-related decisions made immediately after the attacks of 9/11. Since those attacks, numerous new layers of security have made the restrictions unnecessary.

Under the new policy, airline pilots who are aboard the aircraft in a capacity other than as an operating crewmember will be able to ride in the cockpit of U.S. aircraft operators on domestic or international flights with the concurrence of the pilot-in-command after their identity and employment status have been verified. The jumpseat will be made available at captain’s discretion, regardless of the aircraft’s passenger load or the flight’s point of origin.

“Since the attacks of 9/11, flight deck access restrictions have limited the ability of airline pilots traveling as passengers to assist the operating crew,” said ALPA president Capt. Lee Moak. “ALPA-recommended procedures have now been adopted by the TSA to provide cockpit access to airline pilots traveling as passengers. Ultimately, the more frequent presence of additional crewmembers on the flight deck will increase the overall safety and security of flight.”

In addition to numerous meetings with the TSA on the subject, a November 2009 ALPA white paper entitled “The Air Line Pilots Association, International Position on TSA-Issued Flight Deck Jumpseat Access Regulations and Protocols” was used to advance the Association’s views.

If you have any questions about this announcement, please contact the Engineering & Air Safety Department at 800-424-2470.
 
Unfortunately, not a single gate agent is aware of this new policy change (most captains won't be aware of it either). Most importantly, none of the airline computer "systems" have been updated to reflect this change.

In other words - don't bank on riding up front internationally in the jumpseat anytime soon unless the computer systems get updated.

YMMV
 
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