Originally Posted by Airhoss

That truly is a shame and it needs to be changed. Sounds like we need to give Kru a call and have him re institute his welcome aboard program like he so masterfully did back in the day.

First day was a welcome aboard day which included your spouse or significant other including a very nice diner with an open bar. At the diner everybody was once again welcomed to UAL and prizes were given for the most airline uniforms hanging in a closet, longest flight time in one sitting, oldest airplane flown commercially, ETC ETC.. By the end of day one you had real feeling of belonging and bonding with your class and your new company. Day two was a day of indoc followed by a meeting at the Bar with an open tab which was strategically positioned near one of the local "ballet" facilities here in Denver for those who wished to strike out on their own after the company sponsored activities.

This was my third big airline and I have to say that first week really set the tone for making want to be part of UAL.

We need to re institute this tradition for our new hires.