Originally Posted by
FDXFLYR
Cut him a little slack? Are you kidding?! They have NO EXCUSE.
I'll cut a new FO slack, but not an experienced FO and certainly not any captain. They both have been flying the line long enough to be aware of disputed pairings and not bid them.
If they want someone to talk with in flight and someone to eat and drink with on layover, they can re-bid MEM.
I said to cut him slack he is trying to drop it. You are right there is no excuse. He messed up. Must be tough never making any mistakes... I certainly have made a few. Our Exec Vice President for ALPA mistakenly picked one up two years ago, should he eat by himself too? And if you feel so strongly about it why don't you give him a call and talk to him about it man to man. I am sure he would be happy to talk to you.