I was under the impression that when airport staff check with the ISM about using a crew seat it is just out of politeness, I don't think it is up to the ISM who uses a spare crew seat, it is up to ground staff and strict seniority based of those requesting them. Similar to asking if its ok to use a spare J class seat whilst on duty, not up to the ISM but asked out of being polite as they work in the cabin. Maybe some ground staff think it is policy as that is what they have been told to do.
Flyinryan76:
Worry about getting a job with CX as a cadet first, then worry about if you will have the money to commute, you wont! The question you should be asking is not if it is possible or how long can you leave before a flight back to HKG and a duty as this will not be the main problem. As a cadet you wont have the money to have a place in HKG, TPE and commute, it is a crazy idea and wont work unless you have loads of money already. Maybe ask in the wannabes forum as this stuff has been covered in the thread about the cadet course there but is obviously not getting through.
getting through?
getting through?