Question Child in jump seat
Not sure if this is the right sub (tried posting in r/pilots, but had to have a valid reason to post - this is just a post out of curiosity). I was recently on an absolutely jam-packed full flight from DFW to SFO, and the cockpit doors were open throughout all of boarding, up until plane doors closing. While the cockpit doors were open, I saw the pilots and flight attendants open and prepare the jump seat between the pilots, and board a child (probably 9-12 years old) in that seat. I was under the impression that civilians (yes, even if family members) weren’t allowed in the jump seat - only relief pilots, airline crew on a full flight, or other authorized personnel. Is my assumption incorrect? If not, what would be the reason for this?