Hope ex Doublecheck's kind offer works for you.
The best route to the jumpseat is to vote with your feet - fly with airlines that leave it to the discretion of their Captains.
This means, whenever possible, avoiding -
Easyjet - only in the cruise
'Go' - not even in the cruise
All US airlines - ditto because of FAA Regs.
Don't blame the flight crews - the 'suits' make these daft rules.
