Originally Posted by
fatmike69
Why would this be a sign of arrogance, disrespect, or anything else for that matter? I do not always acknowledge every crewmember I walk by in the terminal either, so what? Think you're reading too much into this one. Alot of the time I'm probably just too engrossed in my own thoughts or just thinking about food or something that I don't notice. I highly doubt most co-workers in any job always nod to each other when they walk by.
I don't always acknowledge every crewmember. With that said, I do acknowledge anyone that looks me directly in my eyes and nods. It is a simple non-verbal sign of respect and courtesy. It doesn't matter if you're flying for a Mesa, Skywest, UPS or United. The fact that you wear the uniform and "do the job" is enough for me. I guess it's the "southern gentlemen" in me that is tucked somewhere deep beneath my brash, ex-navy exterior.
For the record, there is little doubt the individual in question had a self inflated ego.
With all of this said, if I had to look at the regionals again, I would certainly take a good look at Skywest because of their schedules and bases. Why? Because I live out west. Skywest consistently produces an excellent product. They should be proud of their accomplishments. They are a well run outfit - no doubt. I respect them but envy? I don't think so.
I'll take my schedule over any regional airline schedule. I'm flying nights this bid. I have seventeen days off with two, four-day weekend layovers. I'm flying twenty hours of block for the bid with only twenty total legs and we STILL made 3.5 Billion Net last year. Go figure!
With that said, we don't have any pretty FA's serving coffee either...I guess everything is a trade off.