Jumpseat from NRT? (UAL)
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Jumpseat from NRT? (UAL)
SWA pilot here. Does anyone know whether it's possible to sign up for the jumpseat on United in NRT? Specifically, do I list and pay departure taxes at the sales counter like in Europe (and if so, where is it?), is it even possible there?
I've had better luck jumpseating from many places back to the USA lately, but looking for some recent info on Narita.
I've had better luck jumpseating from many places back to the USA lately, but looking for some recent info on Narita.
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And also, regarding non-USA jumpseating, the official info often does not track actual practice. That's why I'm looking for some on-the-ground beta from you helpful folks.
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Go to the transit counter airside, or the ticket counter outside of security. Tell them you want to list as a jumpseater / OMC. If you're at the ticket counter, sometimes you'll need to look for a supervisor before someone knows how to do it, but they eventually muddle through. I've had 50/50 luck on them charging me departure tax or not, usually it's less than $40. Always be ready to book a zed ticket if you get stonewalled, although I've had luck out of all the Asian gateways, even CTU.
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Go to the transit counter airside, or the ticket counter outside of security. Tell them you want to list as a jumpseater / OMC. If you're at the ticket counter, sometimes you'll need to look for a supervisor before someone knows how to do it, but they eventually muddle through. I've had 50/50 luck on them charging me departure tax or not, usually it's less than $40. Always be ready to book a zed ticket if you get stonewalled, although I've had luck out of all the Asian gateways, even CTU.
As an aside, what's a nice gift for the FAs that's not chocolate? Was thinking Starbucks gift cards, but am open to ideas.
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You'll get economy plus if it's open. Premium economy is a big ??, and they almost never give you business class. Bringing goodies for the crew doesn't seem to help, if you get an upgrade it'll be thanks to the pilots. The old school UA crews are the best for that but they're a dying breed. Then again, bringing some goodies for the cabin crew can't hurt, but chances are you'll maybe get an amenity kit out of it, nothing more.
