Jumpseating in the UK - anybody?

[Alex757]

Hi there,

I've seen videos, and heard stories, of people that have had contacts at airlines, and been able to arrange jumpseat flights, for non crew members. I understand you cannot just approach the cockpit and ask to jumpseat, but with the correct security checks before hand, and arranged in advance, I've heard people say they've done so.


I don't know anyone in the airline industry whatsover, so I was wondering, is there anybody on here, who knows anyone that might be able to put in a word?

[BOAC]

No (plus padding). but you could always get a pilot's uniform and try an Italian aircraft.

[wiggy]

Alex,

I'm not sure exactly what stories you've heard but what you describe is isn't done, AFAIK by any UK airlines.

Sorry...

[Alex757]

"but you could always get a pilot's uniform and try an Italian aircraft"




I didn't think It'd be possible somehow. One of the ones I heard was the child of a pilot who was allowed to follow a flight for Work Experience, but as you all say, I think it's pretty much a no-no.

[wiggy]

One of the ones I heard was the child of a pilot who was allowed to follow a flight for Work Experience,

Ummm, I couldn't get my own son access for work experience recently so your contact must be very lucky, or perhaps there's more to the story than you heard. Its so restrictive that when we are working we still can't allow our own family members on our "own" flight decks these days (unless they are crew!).

[Alex757]

Not sure, I was never told details really. It's a shame everything is so "paranoid" these days.

[Alex757]

I know a few people who have been allowed mid flight with some EU carriers, but as you say, non UK, and not full js flights.

Thanks anyway guys!