Flight 2059 from Everett, Washington, was bound for San Francisco when it was diverted to Portland, where Joseph David Emerson was booked on 83 counts of attempted murder.
  • Tangent5280@lemmy.world
    3·
    3 years 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.worldEnglish
      5·
      3 years 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?

      • Tangent5280@lemmy.world
        1·
        3 years ago

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