The system seniority number displayed on various bidding and information locations don’t match. Compare you monthly bid to the JS number and they are not the same, yes only a few numbers off, but not the same. So I asked IT what’s up?

Answer, they use different pilot lists in different applications. In plain speak this means UAL’s databases and computer systems are not always talking to each other.

As far as “charm school” goes, here’s the short course.

When you sign and say you are “fit for duty,” establish communications with your crew it’s your airplane by law. So as Captain you are responsible for all that goes on and the decisions you make.

Turning down airplanes for legitimate reasons, using emergency authority and buying drinks for your crew are all good decisions. Some may require telling others why you chose to do what you did, especially when your SO sees the credit card bill.