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Congrats guys! That profit is really, "cute." Well done. ;)


Bye Bye---General Lee
 
You can tell finance is something you have no understanding of or pallet for. The beauty is in the fact that time will clear this all up. I hope you understand with that yardstick there are few legacies that measure up. I can tell you with certainty our upper manage is confident that this cute little company is going to devour yours on the west coast. Maybe they are mistaken, maybe they are right, or maybe they are playing a game.
 
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Just an honest question general..do you believe that size is the only thing that matters?(in airlines..I think we all know your a "motion of the ocean" kind of guy)..or do you believe that delta is just gonna do it better than Alaska on the west coast?
 
Please just ignore him...
 
Ahahahahaha! Come on now! Easy..... Throttle back. Level the wings.


Don't get so defensive, like your management. (SLC to SJC and SAN?? Really?)

Congrats on the profit.


Bye Bye---General Lee
 
General Lee said:
Congrats guys! That profit is really, "cute." Well done. ;)


Bye Bye---General Lee
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On a per plane profit margin ?? I'm not good at math or know how many planes delta has .. But I would guess Alaska is slightly better ?!?! And also rate of return on investment ??
 
This website has gone done in quality with all the trolling. It's getting to the point where I don't even logging on anymore.
 
Old School 737 said:
On a per plane profit margin ?? I'm not good at math or know how many planes delta has .. But I would guess Alaska is slightly better ?!?! And also rate of return on investment ??
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Thanks Jim Cramer.....easy now. That $77 million quarterly profit, FANTASTIC! Well done.


Bye Bye---General Lee
 
General Lee said:
Congrats guys! That profit is really, "cute." Well done. ;)


Bye Bye---General Lee
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I heard Delta isn't paying any taxes since they're carrying forward billions of dollars in losses. If I was a creditor during BK, I'd be pissed right now. Delta pilots weren't creditors were they?
 
Just stop responding to the freak.
 
Nice to see a strong performance...especially beating the 10% margin for the last 4 years. The check in March will be bigger than last years and we all know that is what really matters.
 
CesnaCaptn said:
I heard Delta isn't paying any taxes since they're carrying forward billions of dollars in losses. If I was a creditor during BK, I'd be pissed right now. Delta pilots weren't creditors were they?
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I don't know about the taxes part but Yes, the pilots were creditors, and most pilots got well over $200K, each. Most of it was thrown into 401K allotments, filling up for each year during BK, even going back a couple. Then, the rest was in cash, but taxed. Most Capts got even more. This was all due to Doug Parker trying to grab DL while in BK. DL management had to offer more per dollar to have the creditor committee agree to terms. Most creditors, including the pilots, did a lot better than normal. My own 401K has done great now.


Bye Bye---General Lee
 
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I was close to closing my FI account and deleting the site off my computer but I took others advice and put the village idiot on my ignore list.

Ahhhhh, serenity now.
 
Man people really take the bait with him..Either accept that he's being sarcastic or ignore. It must be tough to converse with all of us town idiots. Most DL pilots, from my experience are just better..at everything. Just ask the old NWA guys;);):puke:
 
The problem I have is he's on my ignore list, but everyone keeps quoting him. I'm sure that he is on more ignore lists than any other user. I think that the site owners think he's good because he has 20 billion posts, but he is driving people away. Anyway, please, put him on your ignore list and if you aren't willing to do that, please don't quote him.
 
Nothing says you have to read the quotes. If you don't have the self control to do that, then he really doesn't bother you that much. You anti-General people are acting like a bunch of first graders.
 
http://www.thestreet.com/story/1226...face-the-delta-threat.html?puc=msn&cm_ven=msn

"It is our opinion that Delta needs Alaska more than Alaska needs Delta in the context of their code-share relationship given Delta's Seattle-Asia plans and Alaska's dominance in the Pacific Northwest," Keay wrote. "If Delta pushes too hard we wouldn't be surprised if Alaska finds solace in the arms of its other partner, American, at Delta's expense."
 
IBNAV8R said:
http://www.thestreet.com/story/1226...face-the-delta-threat.html?puc=msn&cm_ven=msn

"It is our opinion that Delta needs Alaska more than Alaska needs Delta in the context of their code-share relationship given Delta's Seattle-Asia plans and Alaska's dominance in the Pacific Northwest," Keay wrote. "If Delta pushes too hard we wouldn't be surprised if Alaska finds solace in the arms of its other partner, American, at Delta's expense."
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You do know Ted Reed, the author, used to work for USAir, which now is merged with.....you guessed it, American. Anyway, make sure you understand that before agreeing with him. Does it say where he wrote it? I think it's Charlotte. Why yes---look at the end of the article:


"Written by Ted Reed in Charlotte, N.C."


Hmmmmmmm......

Here's his bio:

Ted Reed
Transportation Reporter
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Ted Reed covers the transportation industry. He previously covered the airline industry for 20 years for publications including The Charlotte Observer, Miami Herald and Sacramento Bee.

He also worked for US Airways, writing internal publications and speeches for the company's executives.

He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and holds a master's in journalism from Columbia University. He is the author of Carl Furillo: Brooklyn Dodgers All-Star, the first Furillo biography.




I don't know, does ANYTHING stand out above? ;) So, before you believe anything, just know the source, and then believe what you want, mmmm-Kay...


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General Lee said:
"Written by Ted Reed in Charlotte, N.C."
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Can't be true then. I guess time will tell. My prediction, assuming DL doesn't litter SE AK with aluminum, 18-months, tops.
 
IBNAV8R said:
Can't be true then. I guess time will tell. My prediction, assuming DL doesn't litter SE AK with aluminum, 18-months, tops.
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Reading his bio and noticing his tone towards US and AA, I'd say you might want to take that into consideration. But, maybe you believe everything you read on the internet. DL will supposedly be announcing more SEA INTL nonstops soon. You see, the NRT hub was good until ANA/JAL started using their own Haneda slots as INTL slots, and the Japanese Govt started allowing new LCCs into Narita, lowering the value of the Narita slots. You can do the same thing in SEA as you can in NRT, make it a connection hub to many Asian cities, and now overfly Narita. DL already flies nonstop from SEA to Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong (soon), etc. Looks like that will continue. This hub really isn't about competing with you guys, but it seems rather replacing another one. But, it appears there will still be a big build up, and that's good.


Bye Bye---General Lee
 
With all the extra gate space in Sea.. I bet the build up could be best described as massive. And well with Delta plugging some of those gates with crj900's well you get the picture.
 
General Lee said:
You do know Ted Reed, the author, used to work for USAir, which now is merged with.....you guessed it, American. Anyway, make sure you understand that before agreeing with him. Does it say where he wrote it? I think it's Charlotte. Why yes---look at the end of the article:


"Written by Ted Reed in Charlotte, N.C."


Hmmmmmmm......

Here's his bio:

Ted Reed
Transportation Reporter
RSS Feed Email This Author
Ted Reed covers the transportation industry. He previously covered the airline industry for 20 years for publications including The Charlotte Observer, Miami Herald and Sacramento Bee.

He also worked for US Airways, writing internal publications and speeches for the company's executives.

He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and holds a master's in journalism from Columbia University. He is the author of Carl Furillo: Brooklyn Dodgers All-Star, the first Furillo biography.




I don't know, does ANYTHING stand out above? ;) So, before you believe anything, just know the source, and then believe what you want, mmmm-Kay...


Bye Bye---General Lee
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That quote wasn't Ted Reed, it was Hunter Keay, who is a respected transportation analyst. Read the actual article again.

In a recent report, Wolfe Research analyst Hunter Keay questioned whether the hostilities between Delta and Alaska might set up closer cooperation between Alaska and American.

"It is our opinion that Delta needs Alaska more than Alaska needs Delta in the context of their code-share relationship given Delta's Seattle-Asia plans and Alaska's dominance in the Pacific Northwest," Keay wrote. "If Delta pushes too hard we wouldn't be surprised if Alaska finds solace in the arms of its other partner, American, at Delta's expense."
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That quote wasn't Ted Reed, it was Hunter Keay, who is a respected transportation analyst. Read the actual article again.
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Doesn't matter, Teddy created the article. He was a "speech writer" for USAir management. Please keep that in mind. If you need some pro-DL articles, I can come up with plenty for you. Remember, SEA seems to be a replacement for Narita if the Japanese don't allow DL to transfer rights to Haneda. (Funny, NWA used to have all Haneda slots until 1976?). The primary reason to build the hub is to offer connections to Asia. But, any internal growth on the West Coast is great for DL pilots. And Hunter Kaey says AK may go to AA? So what? It appears DL will fill in the blanks anyway.


Oh yeah, this was recent:


Delta named Airline of the Year by Air Transport World
Airline is first U.S. carrier to win coveted award in a decade

PR Newswire Delta Air Lines Jan 23, 2014 10:00 AM

ATLANTA, Jan. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (DAL) has been named the 2014 Airline of the Year by Air Transport World magazine, the first time for a U.S. carrier in a decade.


The ATW awards are among the most coveted and valued honors in the airline industry. In February 2014, ATW editors will present the 40th Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards at a celebration in Singapore.

"It's an honor to have the hard work of Delta people recognized with the Airline of the Year award from Air Transport World," said Richard Anderson, Delta's chief executive officer. "Our values and culture are the foundation for our success. The professionalism and commitment of Delta people to our company, to one another and to our customers is unmatched."

In selecting Delta as Airline of the Year, ATW editors cited leadership in several categories, including innovation and leadership by executive management; strong financial discipline; a consistent and excellent safety record; proven leadership in community, environmental and technological endeavors; consistent high standards of customer service; and excellent employee relations.

"The airline industry, here in the U.S. and globally, has never been as competitive, so when ATW editors make their Airline of the Year selection they focus on those airlines whose leadership truly stand out from the crowd through strong financial discipline, innovative thinking, superb operational and customer service standards, and excellent employee relations, said ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker. "Delta clearly met all those standards and has demonstrable, measurable statistics to prove it. Delta and its employees thoroughly deserve this award and I congratulate them on their achievements."


Bye Bye---General Lee
 
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Even Parker said their first priority is to combine US and AA. At the current rate, that may take a couple years. That gives DL ample time for a SEA build up.


Bye Bye---General Lee
 
No other hobbies on the weekends, eh? Or did Mom lock you in the basement again with Ned, your gerbil?
 

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