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Southwest Airlines to Acquire AirTran; Spreading Low Fares Farther 6:55 am - PR Newsw

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I wish both groups the best. Hope it turns out to be a win-win raher than a win-lose like some recent mergers (acquisitions).

Good luck!
 
jonjuan said:
Good luck to those at airtran with less than southwest's required 1,000 PIC. :)
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Wrong! There were several Morris Air dudes that didn't even have a 73-type when we bought them, yet we took every one of their pilots.

Welcome aboard guys...with the possible exception of PLC128, Max Powers, Kharma Police, and a few other assorted malcontents. We're all in this together now and it has the potential to be a great deal for both groups. Fasten your seat belts, it's gonna be an interesting ride.


P.S. Get ready to finally ditch your hats, watch your dues drop to 1%, get a nice raise, and say goodbye to the red-eyes.....and that's just for starters!
 
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I still have little faith with how SWA will treat us considering I'm former ATA. Pilots say one thing and SWA Mgmt. showed another. I hope they treat us fair this time around.
 
StopNTSing said:
Welcome aboard guys...with the possible exception of PLC128.......
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Oh man, that's hysterical.
He bashes SWAPA so much, I'd like to see him try to explain this one!
It's even funnier that everyone knows who he really is!
 
GuppyWN said:
Skywest can go ******************** themselves. I mean in the nicest possible way :) Per the WN contract there is no codeshare allowed.

Gup
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No need to get excited. Airtran and Skywest both had the ability to end the current deal with 120 day notice. Looks like Skywest can anticipate a notice 120 days before the deal officially closes.
 
Lear70 said:
I'm stoked, you should be, too. Looking forward to joining all my PCL friends who went to Southwest the last couple years and flying together again, even if they might be sitting in the left seat before me... it's all good, I'm just here for the pay and QOL. :)
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You get reinstated yet? PM if ya want...
 
Wow, that is GREAT for all of you! Enjoy guys! Have a FANTASTIC DAY!!


Bye Bye--General Lee
 
Sandhawk said:
I wonder how many Frontier guys are regretting their choice to hose up the SWA buyout earlier this year?

:confused:
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Here's one Frontier guy who is actually very happy that SWAPA decided to get greedy. Republic has left us mostly alone, and our jobs (and our airline) are completely intact. I wish the best of luck to the Airtran guys - hopefully something truly "fair and equitable" will be worked out. I truly hope it's a win/win for both sides.
 
2EASYPilot said:
I am by no means an expert but isn't that what the TWA guys were thinking.
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But since then there was a law enacted to protect all employees in a takeover. I think it is called the Bond ammendment? I don't really remember, but anyway, have a FANTASTIC day out there! You deserve it!


Bye Bye--General Lee
 
WayBack said:
Gen is just a little upset, seeing there are now more 737 pilots making much more money than he is.
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No, I am not upset. I have just decided to have a change of heart and try to be friendly to everyone----be everyone's BEST FRIEND. It's gonna be FANTASTIC, just like the WN and TR merger! See ya!


Bye Bye--General Lee
 
StopNTSing said:
Welcome aboard guys...with the possible exception of PLC128, Max Powers, Kharma Police, and a few other assorted malcontents. We're all in this together now and it has the potential to be a great deal for both groups. Fasten your seat belts, it's gonna be an interesting ride.
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Thanks, with the combined airline having almost 700 Boeings (plus 150 on order), $4 billion in cash, and a good run of producing profits, I think this merger will be good for all employees going forward.
 
General Lee said:
No, I am not upset. I have just decided to have a change of heart and try to be friendly to everyone----be everyone's BEST FRIEND. It's gonna be FANTASTIC, just like the WN and TR merger! See ya!


Bye Bye--General Lee
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So once SWA squeezes Delta out of ATL, where do you think you'll be based before you're furloughed?
 

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