Originally Posted by
jackvogt
Since they were occupying passenger seats can't they do whatever they want to do (within reason)? They probably requested jumpseats because that isn't as dependent on seats being empty.
So most airlines work on "flow back" and while she may have sat in a passenger seat that's not how she's listed on the manifest. She would be listed as a non-operating crew member. Which is a no-go for consuming drinks.