it seems to me, and correct me if im wrong, but buying a type at southwest is justified because of the potential return on investment? i say potential, because there are no guarantees in life. while it may have worked for you, it doesnt mean it will for the next guy. ive also seen this same...
It's too late now. Voting is almost over. Word on the street is the "yea's" have it. Like the article said "pilots are risk averse". The fear of losing 20% over 3 years was too much to risk. At the end of the day, no one cares about the "industry", you care about your own personal welfare.
very interesting to see southwest doing this. this goes back to what gary was saying last fall. the other airlines now have a cost advantage on sw. add that to the fact that sw collects no fees, and you can see where a lot of potential revenue is being left on the table. the money ahs to come...
i think you are right on points one and two. however, i dont think it will be nothing, as you will have a bunch of pissed off AT pilots on the property, and that wont bode well for anybody. red book, green book anyone....?
This post proves the southwest guys dont get it. yeah, you were 'honored" to be stapled, but that doesnt mean others find it an honor to be stapled at southwest. SWA guys feel like anybody that doesnt want to work there is stupid for passing up such an "honor." different strokes for different...
the swa guys need to stop it with all these idle threats that GK will walk away from the deal. Bullspit! GK wants ATL, and the only way he can get it is through this aquisition.
what glasspilot is missing, is that this is not an emplyment contract. any of the guys at eagle are free to apply to any other major, or flying job that they so choose.
all this is, is insurance, not welfare. and you might not be jealous, but you are certainly upset that it wasnt offered...
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