Originally Posted by
emma dog
While it’s not a requirement, it’s customary to introduce yourself even when you’re in the back unless it doesn’t work for whatever reason. The pilots I know view it as professional courtesy and boarding with the masses prevents this.
Right, it's helpful for the operating crew to know they have deadheading pilots in the back. But there is no requirement to show credentials. Regarding the early boarding, I hear some agents are better about it than others. I've never had any issues thankfully.