Originally Posted by
152SIC
I don't think the tradition was as ingrained at CAL as it was at UAL.
I did have a few CAL Captains buy me beer, but they were the exception. Maybe 10-15% I'd guess?
I had 100% of the UAL Captains I met buy me drinks as a half-winger. Even if I'd just met them at the hotel check in.
This isn't a slam either! I just think the traditions are different and I'd like to see the traditional UAL model followed.
I agree with this assessment. I'm about to finish year one on the 737 in Newark. The Continental guys don't really follow this tradition, as it was a Legacy United thing. I've had a few guys get my beer for me, but that was the exception rather than the rule. Not complaining though, just glad to be here.