Originally Posted by Flyboy8784

Didnt have time to post this on thursday when it happened...but I was curious if anyone has any bad stories about trying to catch a ride to work/home

I had to do a 2 leg commute on thursday, ISP-BOS in a Colgan 1900 and then BOS-PHL in an Airways 733. The Colgan guys were awesome...really nice guys. The Airways Captain??? Not so much...

Theres like 60 seats open on the the 73...I say hello to the lead FA and ask if I can run up to the flight deck to say hi...the FO was in there...really nice guy...as im leaving the Captain makes his way in...I introduce myself...shake his hand and thank him for the ride. He goes "Your with AWAC?"...i say "Sure Am"..he goes "Well Take That FREAKING ALPA Lanyard Off!"...I just kinda laughed and right away he snaps back saying "Im FREAKING Serious....If You Want a Ride on my Airplane, You'll Take that Thing off RIGHT NOW!"

Shocked I unclipped my ID and put the lanyard in my pocket..."Dont Let Me Catch You Wearing That FREAKING Thing When We Land" I thank him again for the ride and go back to take my seat....I can hear him cussing me out about how I should know better. The FA's apologized for him.

I mean I know ALPA screwed the East Side Guys....But that was just uncalled for. Anyway...rant over. Anyone else have anything to share???