Air Transat Jumpseat riders
Moderators: sky's the limit, sepia, Sulako, North Shore
Air Transat Jumpseat riders
I noticed all you Transat JS riders are always coming up to the flight deck to introduce yourselves and say thanks for the JS.
Just wanted to say this has not gone unnoticed and we appreciated it. Stay classy!
Glad to help out.
Cheers,
A WJ pilot
Just wanted to say this has not gone unnoticed and we appreciated it. Stay classy!
Glad to help out.
Cheers,
A WJ pilot
-
- Rank 3
- Posts: 106
- Joined: Thu May 17, 2012 9:47 am
- Location: The Laurentians, QC
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
I think it's the least we can do!
Thanks for noticing.
Thanks for noticing.

-
- Rank 7
- Posts: 656
- Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:58 am
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
It's greatly appreciated amongst TSC pilots to have the privilege to jumpseat on Westjet and many other carriers. All are encouraged to stop by the flight deck and show our appreciation.
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
You mean there are people who don't do this? What has happened to professional courtesy? Shame on anyone who takes a free/extremely cheap flight, and can't spare the time to at least say "thanks for the ride"!Bede wrote:I noticed all you Transat JS riders are always coming up to the flight deck to introduce yourselves and say thanks for the JS.
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
As a YWG-YYZ Transat commuter, I too would like to extend my thanks to both the AC and the WJ Flight crews. This privelege means a great deal, and I certainly appreciate the professional courtesy.
A big thanks for the help and enormous patience of the CSAs from both companies as well.
A big thanks for the help and enormous patience of the CSAs from both companies as well.
-
- Rank 8
- Posts: 923
- Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:50 pm
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
I don't jump seat on WJ, but whenever I do on any carrier I make a point to pokey head up front and introduce myself to the crew. Only takes a few seconds, and I've found that it is much appreciated. Call it professional courtesy.
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
It's not just professional courtesy, it's REQUIRED by any jumpseat agreement I've ever seen.
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
Letting me know your onboard also gives me a chance to see if I can move you to a plus seat as well -
I always try to say hello and certainly appreciate anyone coming up for a quick chat.
SB
I always try to say hello and certainly appreciate anyone coming up for a quick chat.
SB
- Scuba_Steve
- Rank 7
- Posts: 660
- Joined: Mon Oct 18, 2004 9:10 pm
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
It's the least I can do in exchange for the ride, I jumpseat around a fair amount and thoroughly enjoy the privilege.
And I always welcome any westjetters to come for a ride to Europe with us sometime, it's free and we'd be honored to have you aboard !
Cheers
And I always welcome any westjetters to come for a ride to Europe with us sometime, it's free and we'd be honored to have you aboard !
Cheers
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
Strangely enough, AT pilots seem to be the only ones that seem to be doing it EVERY TIME, that I've noticed any ways. It's largely hit and miss with the other airlines. Since the JS got delegated to the sales folks (book by phone, talk to CSA), it took a lot of the professional courtesy of asking the captain out of the equation.ahramin wrote:It's not just professional courtesy, it's REQUIRED by any jumpseat agreement I've ever seen.
-
- Rank 3
- Posts: 151
- Joined: Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:07 am
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
My experience in carrying j/seaters has not been a positive one. For the most part, they get on and get off without so much as a,"How do you do." I have written reports to the company as I believe it is a CAR's violation to have a j/seater in the back and not know that he/she is there. The one that galled me most was the AT pilot who enjoyed a J-class ride to YQB and made sure he was first off on arrival, his name was recorded for future reference, along with a few others from different companies.
I have j/seated twice, and both times I made sure to show my credentials on boarding and say a "Thank You" on leaving, something most, at least in my experience, seem to think is not a requirement for the privilege they have just received.
I have j/seated twice, and both times I made sure to show my credentials on boarding and say a "Thank You" on leaving, something most, at least in my experience, seem to think is not a requirement for the privilege they have just received.
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
hey I have a question for TS,
are jumpseaters limited by the number of flight deck jumpseats?
thanx
are jumpseaters limited by the number of flight deck jumpseats?
thanx
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
Any jump seater I've encountered has always been positive and friendly. I think Transat are the only ones that I have run into who provided chocolate bars or care packages for the entire crew. That always perks up those 5 leg days.
I've yet to do any standby travel or jump seating, but that sets the new standard for any future travel for myself.
I've yet to do any standby travel or jump seating, but that sets the new standard for any future travel for myself.
--Air to Ground Chemical Transfer Technician turned 4 Bar Switch Flicker and Flap Operator--
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
Your jumpseat rep should have given you a copy of the policies and procedures for each airline you can jumpseat with. If that wasn't done you should get a copy.garfield wrote:hey I have a question for TS,
are jumpseaters limited by the number of flight deck jumpseats?
thanx
To answer the question, no limit.
-
- Rank 2
- Posts: 58
- Joined: Sun Mar 01, 2015 10:40 pm
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
There is some reluctance to approach the flight deck unannouced, as some jumpseaters feel intimidated about interupting a checklist or briefing. But that still doesnt excuse one from thanking a crew after the flight.
Now that word is circulating that this practice is encouraged, hoefully it will catch on. After getting a free ride on AT over the atlantic after getting bumped flight after flight on AC, the reciprical jumpseat program and the professional courtesy it entails is something i feel forever indebted to preserving.
Now that word is circulating that this practice is encouraged, hoefully it will catch on. After getting a free ride on AT over the atlantic after getting bumped flight after flight on AC, the reciprical jumpseat program and the professional courtesy it entails is something i feel forever indebted to preserving.
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
Monorail you would be well advised to check your jumpseat agreement. Getting the Captain's permission to use the reciprocal jumpseat agreement before the flight is not optional, and saying thanks at the end is no substitute. As a reciprocal pilot jumpseat agreement user it is YOUR responsibility to get the Captain's permission. Even if the gate agents don't care (they don't), even if the flight attendants act as if you're scum trying to invade their aircraft (they do on certain red aircraft), even if the Captain himself refuses to shake your hand and treats you like an idiot for coming into his lofty presence (only once and I'll give him the benefit that it was a very long day for both of us. It doesn't matter how much of a pain in the ass it is, it doesn't matter that everyone wants you to just take your seat and shut up, that's the agreement. Make sure that the Captain is aware of a jumpseater and is ok with it or you risk your jumpseat priviledge.
-
- Rank 0
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:19 pm
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
When you mean air transit jumpseat riders your referee people who work with Air Transat: pilots? or passangers? got confused for a bit.
-
- Rank 1
- Posts: 42
- Joined: Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:41 pm
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
I feel like the best strategy is positive reinforcement. Over the past year or so I've noticed that the WJ crews would almost always shake my hand, introduce themselves and make a deliberate point to say, "thanks for coming up to say hi".
It does a lot take down the initimidation/feeling of getting in the way, etc, and build up that professional courtesy/camaraderie.
Bede's post is great for this - a lot of people will read this and the message will spread more effectively than a bullet point in a recip agreement.
It does a lot take down the initimidation/feeling of getting in the way, etc, and build up that professional courtesy/camaraderie.
Bede's post is great for this - a lot of people will read this and the message will spread more effectively than a bullet point in a recip agreement.
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
In my experience the Transat folks are the ones that always show there faces and say thanks. This actually connected me with a former FO from the early 2000's that I have not saw in about 12 years.
I do find the worst offenders of not saying anything is the Jazz pilots, I have moved numerous Jazz pilots and have only had 1 approach the flight deck.
I do find the worst offenders of not saying anything is the Jazz pilots, I have moved numerous Jazz pilots and have only had 1 approach the flight deck.
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
Flyinhigh, I suspect the Jazz pilots are simply tired of all the flak they get anytime they are within spitting distance of an AC pilot. While the odd AC pilot is ungracious to Transat pilots, I suspect it's 10 times worse for the Jazz ones.
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
I don't understand this post. Jazz pilots don't fly reciprocal js on ACahramin wrote:Flyinhigh, I suspect the Jazz pilots are simply tired of all the flak they get anytime they are within spitting distance of an AC pilot. While the odd AC pilot is ungracious to Transat pilots, I suspect it's 10 times worse for the Jazz ones.
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
Then I have no clue what I'm talking about. Can an AC or Jazz pilot not fly jumpseat on AC?
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
Ok I see what you mean. However "reciprocal" jumpseaters sit in the back where as Jazz and AC pilots actually sit in each others js. When it comes to the js there are just as many a**holes at Jazz as AC. I have however seen a change for the better since the PML with more exJazz and AC pilots flying together
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
I can only hope that will help. I still run into the odd AC guy who still complains about flying with Canadian pilots though so I'm not holding my breath
.

-
- Rank 7
- Posts: 656
- Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:58 am
Re: Air Transat Jumpseat riders
If you have a JS on your flight and your not happy about their lack of a visit you should take the opportunity to kindly remind them of the procedure. I always tell the agents that the JS has to stop by and see me when they tell me I will have one/them on board. When I have time I go up to the gate and greet them. It's called professional curtesy, sometimes JS are tired and and jet lagged or just not aware of the rules.
Some of you don't sound very approachable when I read your posts.
Some of you don't sound very approachable when I read your posts.