Originally Posted by Grumble

It's yet to happen for me. Buddy of mine just got off probation, didn't have a single captain pick up a single beer/meal all year. Not that anyone expects it, but the tradition is def dead near as anyone in EWR can tell. Feel free to correct if I'm wrong.

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.

Originally Posted by flightmedic01

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.