Originally Posted by 757FO

Lol, this was a first for me, and just happened.... I had a passenger pop into the flight deck to mention he is a Delta Medallion member, and always gets upgrades on Delta flights, and can I help him out. I politely explained that his status, unfortunately doesn't carry over to United Airlines, and I can't help him. He then proceeds to tell me he is on a scouting mission to possibly leave Delta for United, and given my unhelpful attitude, my airline will not see the substantial amount of business he planned to bring. I smiled, thanked him for flying with us, and told him to please take his seat.

I think the ridiculously hot weather at EWR may have temporarily fried his brain.