Originally Posted by
ewrbasedpilot
I just think it's pretty sad when a pilot, regardless of who they fly for, doesn't have the common courtesy to say hello or acknowledge the other pilot. Last week in LAX, my FO and I were walking down a very narrow corridor and a UAL pilot was walking in the opposite direction. It was impossible for them to not see us as they had to move to the side as we passed...... I said "hello United Captain" as they passed. I stopped and turned around to see their reaction. They stopped, looked at me, and gave me a "go to hell" look. Wow....very "unifying" and professional. So, who is the enemy here? Hurt my feelings? Nope, just think it's a strange way of supporting each other since we ARE on the same team, believe it or not.
Totally agree and it will never me being the one that doesn't say hello. Happened to me in EWR today exactly as you described but wearing black. I actually feel a little sorry for people like that. On the other hand all that vitriol will catch up to his medical and I move up a number