Originally Posted by JetBlast77

XJT had every right to be mad when others came in. This is because unlike most "regionals" of today, ExpressJet used to be "Continental Express", owned by CAL, part of CAL. We all had CAL employee numbers, we flowed up on schedule when our number came up, and our paychecks said Continental Airlines on them. We walked to picket line together, "ONE AIRLINE, ONE CONTRACT". Then we were sold off and turned into just another regional player like everyone else. We weren't just some company who bid on some flying and won the routes. We were created by CAL, for CAL, to be part of CAL. Many pilots went to CAL with their current employee number, current board date, and current pay. We were one in the same until 2003. This is why you see guys that have been around awhile cringe when they see Colgan or CHQ or Commutair or whoever come in and fly for UniCal. We're not misinformed, things have just changed a lot in the last 10 years. Carry on.....