First of all - I am NOT American!
I used to fly in the US, which in my opinion has many advantages - among which "jumpseating" is one of the greatest!
However, I personally prefer living in Europe. And it would be even better living here with a similar system of being able to commute to work, for FREE! (Im trying not to get started on this topic...yet!)
Doc.400, I call that...a good friend! (who gave you a prepaid ticket OR he's an even better friend who's ¤#%&-ing the tax-man!)
/Skunks