Here is a tip from a former gate agent/ ramper/ opp person/ bso and tc girl who happened to get laid off a year ago... Because the gate agent is probably one of the more stressed out people you'll ever meet be there well in advance of your dpt. We cant wait for a jump seater because its our butts on the line when the cabin door is shut even a minute late. We dont like having to deal with having to choose who flys and who doesnt, so mostly it is a first come first serve basis unless another crew member is willing to give up their seat. The smartest FA i have ever met was flying out of ONT to AUS then back to ONT before trying to comute home to GEG. before leaving ONT she had that jump seat filled out for her GEG flight and gave it to me. she got the first and only open seat. Actually i think she may have just carried a whole bunch around in her pocket which idk if i would advise because of security reasons and all that... but it worked for her, and it might work for you too. Just ask the GA very nicely when they have time and not in the middle of boarding a flight to notate the time you are checking in on the slip. Hope it helps!

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