I am so embarassed that I don't even tell people who I work for. I don't even make PA's, in part because I don't get paid enough to do PR work, and also in part because to say the words "welcome abord United Flightxxxx to xyz" is demeaning and degrading to all of us who truly care.

If our managers and supervisors fix this crap and take ownership of the problems then maybe I can admit who I work for. But, for now, just not saying the word "United" helps people forget who they are flying on. Maybe we should paint "easy jet" on the side or something to confuse people. Maybe that way they'll hate United less.

They know about the problems. They do not care.

They know about the problems. They do not care.

They know about the problems. They do not care.

Thirteen years ago, when guys got hired at UAL, one thought: "It doesn't get any better than this!"

Now, those who remain think: "I wish I could find something better than this."

It's a shame, because I've flown with, and worked with, some really fine people there.

It's kind of like the Air Force: the Air Force used to be run by warriors who could pretend to be politicians.

Now, it's run by polititicians who pretend to be warriors.

The handling of the Olympic Athletes is embarrassing, regretable, and unfortunately, predictable.

Let's bring this full circle. Why such a big deal over athletes when we don't expect the airline to jump through its rear for a Marine E-5 traveling in civies with four deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq under his belt? I'm with everybody about what an embarrassment our company has become, but I also take issue with putting athletes before those risking their rears to keep ours safe.

Exactly...proud of our athletes, but they ain't gettin shot at to allow us the freedom to ***** and moan on an Internet forum. Put em all in First Class!

The problem is very simple.

CAL is running the airline now. They rule by intimidation. Nobody can make a decision "off script" for fear of getting in trouble.

^ I disagree.
As a CAL Pilot, I will say that under "CAL".. we had our share of problems like anyone else. That being said, we never ranked as low as we do now in many bad categories.
On top of that, I was never embarrassed to state that "I fly for Continental"
To date, I still don't say I "Fly for United". I'm still using the "Continental" name. Until I get a JCBA.

Of course, once that happens.. I will "be" a United pilot, but in name only. At my core, I will always be a Continental Pilot.

Hopefully, we will someday get a CEO and Management Team that-
Knows how to run an Airline
Wants to run an Airline

Motch

I believe the US Men's basketball team chartered a private airline which was NOT United to take them to London. After winning I heard that they went their separate ways and had their own private transportation arranged.