I flew with only CAL CAs for the first year. Every single one bought at least beers during every trip. Most went far beyond that (including food/drinks for the whole trip). I have personally found the EWR crews to be awesome.

I had the pleasure of flying with a recent UAL upgrade as well. Fantastic experience- competent, professional and friendly. Look forward to future trips with the UAL folks

The bottom line is, like it or not, we are more alike than different. The vast majority are great people from both sides, despite some wedges artificially driven between us.

It reminds me of an interview between WWII pilots (American and German) who said they'd have been good friends if they hadn't been trying to kill each other.

Huh? Did you forget a :D or something?

I think he was referring to the half wingers...

The newbies shouldn't be buying beers on layovers ... The CAs should be.

Meaning he's embarrassed that some lcal guys aren't buying them drinks.... At least I think that's what he meant

Well that makes sense. I thought he meant all of us.

You were Hired in 07 at L-UAL and you are a 737 CA now? I did not realize it was that Jr.

You got it.

Maybe it's because I'm a military retiree, but haven't had anything bought for me since my IOE captain bought me a couple of drinks. I certainly don't expect it, but just FYI in EWR.

Monthly take home is averaging $4100/month. Averaging 35 hours/month per diem, three exemptions, AZ taxes, 4% to 401K, no medical, all the other standard bells & whistles deductions.

Appreciate the info shared, anyone hit year two yet for comparison?

When I was a new hire on the 737 in EWR I was bought exactly 1 beer. It was in MEX during happy hour and it cost $1 at the hotel bar. My LCA didn't even buy me a drink.

Now compare that to the EWR 76T (UA) pilots I have never bought a beer and they buy me dinner a lot too, and I'm no longer a half winger.....

This is the "weirdest" thread I've read in a long time!! Who cares who buys who dinner or a drink! It's a nice tradition and I've treated and been treated but that should always be a personal choice it shouldn't be done by pressure. I personally would feel very uncomfortable having someone buy me drinks and dinner continually! (Not how I was raised and I think its a little rude!?):confused: I would accept a welcome to the airline drink or small food item but think more than that is excessive!! Definitely, not after a year and/or more than one item on a trip! Just saying!