The metal would be the Continental regional partner...let me get my bparding pass...OK, the latest (this week) is Expressjet Airlines doing business as Continental Express.

The trip earlier this month was also Expressjet Airlines DBA as Continental Express.<< deleted, this: I have absolutely NO idea which partner I took earlier this month Pensacola to Houston (IAH)>>.

As to this latest flight, I will take your advice and after waiting a few more days, will call them. I think NW will probably require me to fax them the boarding passes, but hey--maybe they won't. I'll give it a shot.

Thank you so much for the reply and advice!