My first jumpseat ride was in an Ansett 727 into Perth one night. It was 1988, in RMN. I was a teenager in love with all things aviation. It was the most awesome thing I can remember at the time - I remember not sleeping a wink that night, just spent the time reliving the experience.
Its such a shame that my kids will miss out on such opportunities. A few years back I was sitting with a family - their dad was the captain on the flight. Even his kids couldn't visit when the aircraft was in motion.
The times we live in...