Originally Posted by
gawhite411
Originally Posted by
PTahCha
The EWR based crew were quite eager to clear the trays. I did get a chance to talk to them for a bit, and they just hated everything "United". From the loss of Continental name, the union, "senior mamas", and .....y UA customers. Of course, they also blamed the BoB price increase to "United".
Stunningly well informed crew. Pretty much dead on. It's very difficult for them--
they've been the most professional men and women in the industry for years, and they are getting forced together with another carrier.
Interesting example of a crew's "most professional" quality.
Originally Posted by
UA-NYC
E+ (if $misek feels generous), better food on board in coach now (though it costs $), confirmed regionals, SWUs (less than a year old), whole new set of Asian routes, lots of domestic widebodies, PS routes/planes, C9, better food in lounges, (for many) elimination of cheap M/B = more EUA, etc. - think CO flyers are actually doing pretty well here all things considered
No doubt. CO brings nothing to the table that a UA flyer couldn't have gotten through the previous partnership arrangement.