A jump seat (or jumpseat), in aviation refers to an auxiliary seat for individuals ? other than normal passengers ? who are not operating the aircraft. In general, the term 'jump seat' can also refer to a seat ? in any type of vehicle ? which can fold up out of the way; vehicles include carriages, automobiles, vans, busses, fire tenders, and taxicabs.
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Until last week couriers were usually allowed to sit in the " jump seat " near the captain of the plane in order to supervise their precious cargo but that practice has now been stopped 直到上周信使们还被允许坐在机长附近的“折叠椅席”上以保护他们昂贵货物的安全,可是如今这项待遇已被取消了。