• derf82@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I doubt it. Aviation would grind to a halt is pilots and flight attendants can’t commute in jump seats. Besides, this guy was a captain. He could have done the same thing as a pilot, much like the Germanwings flight several years ago.

    • Tangent5280@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Grind to a halt? Can’t they just reserve one seat in premium economy or wherever is closest to the cockpit for jump passengers?

      • derf82@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        That would cost airlines a ton and raise airfare for everyone. As it is the jumpseats are only used when the aircraft if full.

        And all for what, pulling someone that will just be in a cockpit later in the day or the next day?

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          1 year ago

          Ah, your second point makes sense. Can’t keep someone that’s in a jumpseat out of the cockpit for long.

      • Xyre
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        1 year ago

        But what about their profits?!