4runner,
Most AA pilots are interested in maintaining jumpseat relations in the industry. You may have been dumped on by a gate agent who was too lazy to do the work. I also know that getting to FL from any other AA station can be a cluster-(shayg?), and from another hub it's even worse. it's that bad for AA pilots themselves 350 out of 360 days a year, and even after 20 years, I'd rank my "pick the
JS commuter" skills as 50/50 at best.
Another question I'd ask is if your
JS agreement with AA an unlimited one? if not, that would screw your odds most days out of NY or MIA.
Even after almost 20 years of first negotiating for jumpseat privileges, AA pilots still fight a running battle with some management, Flight Attendants and gate agents who despise the privilege (I mean what we paid for). Most are good, but some are a pain. A quick call to APAand I gaurantee you that it will be followed up.
thx