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A Squared 10-03-2018 11:19 AM


Originally Posted by 4runner (Post 2684302)
I think I met this Guy. Under similar circumstances. Young, hair gel, smug and obviously a former astronaut, now gracing the cockpit of a Embraer. Called me out on a full fare ticket in S Fl. Not in uniform. Platinum status. I reminded him and said thanks again for the safe flight over my shoulder. Deuces Captain Cosmonaut.

OK, You've piqued my curiosity here, how did he even know to "call you out" if you were on a paid ticket and not in uniform?

Still shaking my head at the attitude that a paying passenger, whether in uniform or not, has some obligation to check in with the cockpit crew.

TiredSoul 10-03-2018 11:51 AM

I’m guessing the “pilot” rollerbag and tags.

A Squared 10-03-2018 11:57 AM


Originally Posted by TiredSoul (Post 2685258)
I’m guessing the “pilot” rollerbag and tags.

Hmmm, good point. I don't use such adornments, so that didn't occur to me.

rickair7777 10-03-2018 01:57 PM


Originally Posted by A Squared (Post 2685237)
Still shaking my head at the attitude that a paying passenger, whether in uniform or not, has some obligation to check in with the cockpit crew.

You don't.

4runner 10-03-2018 03:14 PM


Originally Posted by A Squared (Post 2685237)
OK, You've piqued my curiosity here, how did he even know to "call you out" if you were on a paid ticket and not in uniform?

Still shaking my head at the attitude that a paying passenger, whether in uniform or not, has some obligation to check in with the cockpit crew.

Flight bags. Rugged good looks. Flirting with flight attendants. Stealing snacks from the snack basket in fake RJ bidness class. The usual...

badflaps 10-03-2018 05:01 PM


Originally Posted by 4runner (Post 2685425)
Flight bags. Rugged good looks. Flirting with flight attendants. Stealing snacks from the snack basket in fake RJ bidness class. The usual...

White socks........

4runner 10-03-2018 05:38 PM

Big, gold ray bans. Massive watch with an elt built in. Pleated polyester pants. Hawaiian shirt over a worn out Haines t shirt with yellow armpits. Smiling at people that can do stuff for me and ignoring everyone else. White new balance shoes in my rollaboard and a wife that spends all my $$$. That’s how he knew.

A Squared 10-03-2018 07:15 PM


Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 2685357)
You don't.


Oh, I agree, but there are some who will claim you do. Seems like this came up in another thread here, or maybe it was a another forum.

CLazarus 10-04-2018 12:00 PM

I’m posting this based on secondhand information from another forum, but thought it worthy of a TOTD nomination. The other day a SCAB traveling with his family tried to jumpseat on one of our aircraft. The CA went up the jet bridge and told him point blank he wouldn’t be allowed to occupy the jumpseat. I nominate the SCAB because -

1. He instead got a jumpseat card from the gate agent and showed up on the aircraft only to be told once again with vigor by the CA he wouldn’t be allowed to jumpseat. He whined that ‘this had never happened to him before’.

2. Since I guess he must be an ALPA dues payer now, he had the nerve to file a PDR with our MEC complaining about his treatment.

I have not had the misfortune of crossing paths with many SCABs, but his weaseling and sniveling fit my impression of a SCAB to a T. TOTD!

Monkeyfly 10-04-2018 12:07 PM


Originally Posted by CLazarus (Post 2685992)
I’m posting this based on secondhand information from another forum, but thought it worthy of a TOTD nomination. The other day a SCAB traveling with his family tried to jumpseat on one of our aircraft. The CA went up the jet bridge and told him point blank he wouldn’t be allowed to occupy the jumpseat. I nominate the SCAB because -

1. He instead got a jumpseat card from the gate agent and showed up on the aircraft only to be told once again with vigor by the CA he wouldn’t be allowed to jumpseat. He whined that ‘this had never happened to him before’.

2. Since I guess he must be an ALPA dues payer now, he had the nerve to file a PDR with our MEC complaining about his treatment.

I have not had the misfortune of crossing paths with many SCABs, but his weaseling and sniveling fit my impression of a SCAB to a T. TOTD!

Was the scab from our company or another?


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