11-08-2010, 04:27 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadheading_(aviation)
"For instance, in theaters, once a play or other show started, the ushers would count the empty seats and allow people in free of charge to fill them. A full theater was desired for the actors and the overall reaction to the show. Those admitted free were called "deadheads.""
I recently wanted to understand the term "deadhead" as it applies to aviation.
It seemed I learned more than I bargained for. It turns out that it was once a common practice. I don't mind if the JSC ushers after a certain amount of time has passed, let's say the first or second media timeout, were allowed to let paying customers from other parts of the arena to sit in the leather seats, including the club seats, and enjoy the game and the amenities. Chances are nobody's gonna show up to claim their chair anyway.
"For instance, in theaters, once a play or other show started, the ushers would count the empty seats and allow people in free of charge to fill them. A full theater was desired for the actors and the overall reaction to the show. Those admitted free were called "deadheads.""
I recently wanted to understand the term "deadhead" as it applies to aviation.
It seemed I learned more than I bargained for. It turns out that it was once a common practice. I don't mind if the JSC ushers after a certain amount of time has passed, let's say the first or second media timeout, were allowed to let paying customers from other parts of the arena to sit in the leather seats, including the club seats, and enjoy the game and the amenities. Chances are nobody's gonna show up to claim their chair anyway.