Is the 'worm turning'? Could SWA finally be going international (Canada)?

[Quiet Flight]

Our Response to WestJet Comments

Blog By: Bob Jordan on Apr 01, 2010 at 3:11pm

As you all have seen in recent media reports, we learned that WestJet apparently intends to enter into a codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines. At about the same time, we also learned of a deal by which Delta would transfer slots at LaGuardia Airport in New York to WestJet. A codeshare between WestJet and Delta, as indicated in media reports, could be inconsistent with the agreement presently in place between us and WestJet.

The Southwest/WestJet project was on target in accordance with a mutually agreed upon timetable. However, WestJet in recent weeks requested material and significant changes to our agreement that we could not accept. We are, and always have been, prepared to move forward to implement our agreement with WestJet. We have not yet been notified of WestJet’s intent to terminate that agreement. If we are so notified in order for WestJet to consummate its deal with Delta, we remain very interested in offering our loyal Customers service to Canada via the most efficient means possible.

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Well when you merge with AAI you will have aircraft with a two class configuration already set up to start flying internationally.

 

[redflyer65]

Not sure it's the 'two class' configuration that's holding the red belly back..

 

[Saluki Dawg]

They just mean we're still committed to finding a new Codeshare partner like Porter, CanJet, Sun Wing, or Air Transat!

 

[QCappy]

My bet's on Skyservice!:laugh:

http://www.skyservice.com

 

[GuppyWN]

It'd be fine with me if we go hand WestJet their ass while Delta outsources MORE flying.

Gup

 

[boeingdriver213]

Don't care as long as we keep making money....

 

[FlyinPiker]

It'd be fine with me if we go hand WestJet their ass while Delta outsources MORE flying.

Gup

I really don't see where Southwest would be able to begin "handing WestJet their ass".

Start a few routes to Canada, maybe...but hardly an ass whoopin.

 

[FlyinPiker]

Don't care as long as we keep making money....

Luckily that's the attitude the guys running your company seem to have.
None of this John Wayne " watch us destroy you" crap.

I don't see any wild expansion or overnight attacks on the MKE/DEN market that some were spouting off about when the F9 thing didn't work out, everything's seemed pretty steady with everyone holding their own (for now) from what I can tell....if it's going to be a blood bath, it looks like it's going to be a slow one.

 

[B6Busdriver]

It'd be fine with me if we go hand WestJet their ass while Delta outsources MORE flying.

Gup

My my my. Canadians love Westjet so I wouldn't count on it. They are great airline to ride, MUCH nicer than WN. Try it you'll see.

 

[GuppyWN]

So was Midwest.

What's your point?

Gup

p.s. You guys go ahead and circle jerk each other with your codeshare. I'd rather do it ourselves.

 

[BE200drvr]

So was Midwest.

What's your point?

Gup

p.s. You guys go ahead and circle jerk each other with your codeshare. I'd rather do it ourselves.

"circle jerk with your codeshare"....... now that's funny

 

[Red Baron]

I hope we go ahead and do it. We don't need WestJet. I don't think our engines will quit when we cross the border. Maybe this is the "wake-up" call that Gary needs. We got airplanes, pilots, personnel, and we won't outsource. Let's do it.

If only I were CEO for a day....

 

[Full of LUV]

Actually....

"circle jerk with your codeshare"....... now that's funny

If it's a circle jerk, shouldn't it be a "load share" vice codeshare?

 

[Whataburger]

I heard that the U.S. is gonna conquer Canada, SWA is gonna buy Air Canada, ebay California to the lowest bidder, keep the the U.S. flag the same, and keep on keepin' on. A ramper told me this that heard it from his Grandma who was in Toronto. She saw U.S. fighters, tanks, and SWA equipment on the ramp.

 

[scoreboardII]

Canadians love Westjet so I wouldn't count on it.

Just like DEN loved F9?

 

[Fubijaakr]

Its the Alaska buyout! It gets SWA Canada, Mexico and Hawaii in one fell swoop. You heard it here first.

 

[redflyer65]

Might be one of the best things to happen to WN in quite awhile. Time to really use the slogan "Its ON".

 

[General Lee]

Might be one of the best things to happen to WN in quite awhile. Time to really use the slogan "Its ON".

WestJet used your business "model" and would have been a perfect partner for you, but they saw something else of value with DL. Their 737s have liveTV too and could have brought UP your product. Oh well, keep on truckin in ELP and LBB......


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[Tripower455]

WestJet used your business "model" and would have been a perfect partner for you, but they saw something else of value with DL. Their 737s have liveTV too and could have brought UP your product. Oh well, keep on truckin in ELP and LBB......


Bye Bye--General Lee

LOL...... Jealousy is an ugly thing GL!