What does it mean when flight attendants take jump seats?
The passenger cabin jump seats are used by the cabin crew, especially during takeoff and landing. These jump seats are normally located near emergency exits so that flight attendants can quickly open the exit door for an emergency evacuation.
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The inspectors reserve the jumpseat, and it must be for official duties. Pilots, investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board and other specially qualified people can also ride in the jumpseat. But the FAA has priority for official use.
Also, some airlines may require registration and posting of the pilot's request on an additional website, such as myIDtravel.com or Id90Travel.com, or even by phone. The dress code for using the jumpseat is uniform, business, or business casual, and check-in procedures vary by airport and airline.
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