The passengers made their choice and were helped by the crew.
Remember a colleague gave the cockpit jump seat to a business passenger who pleaded to get home.
later demanded a refund from the company as wasnt seated in business class. Tosser.
After that I was careful about who I helped.
smells like it here.
nothing illegal.
Once had my wife along and no jump seats..kind African despatcher said wait until the last passenger is seated..walk down the aircraft, pick up a child and put the child on your lap for take off.Crew Seat for cruise.