A321
Dispatch Dispatcher
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Security
General Maintenance Action
Aircraft; Procedure
While enroute the crew reported that row 11 seats definitely were too loose to allow anyone to sit in for landing. There was only 1 seat on the aircraft that was not occupied. In order to ensure that all occupants were safely strapped in for landing; it was decided to allow 2 Flight Attendants to occupy the 2 cockpit jumpseats while still having the required 4 Flight Attendants in the cabin. Then they moved 2 non revenue employees to sit in the flight attendant jumpseats. With the help of the Chief Pilot and the Flight Department it was decided that this was the best way to ensure the safety of our employees and customers. In addition; the Flight Department suggested that the Captain advise ATC. It was also suggested that the Captain ask the Cabin Crew to secure the loose seats as best they could in the interest of safety.Include dispatch procedures for allowing flight attendants in cockpit when forced by an emergency situation.
Dispatcher reported a seat row was loose and unusable; requiring two Flight Attendants to occupy the flight deck jump seats on landing.