Airtran may not give up

[FlyWolf]

I had a conversation with Bob F. (#2) on friday night. He indicated this deal is far from over. I asked what our prognosis would be if this deal does'nt happen. He said we are not in any financial trouble and would continue with our business plan to expand. I think our flexibility is key here. If the medex deal does'nt go, we will move in a different direction.

Fletch

I tend to agree, Airtran management especially Bob F. know what they are doing and I am sure they have plan B.

 

[Lear70]

NO, no, no... that's Plan F.

Haven't you been paying attention? I'm KIDDING!

That's really strange about the info you got from your MEC; it must have been different than the Resolution (# 070118-21) or the Fast Read dated 01/25/07. I just read both of those again, and that wasn't in there...?

 

[FlyWolf]

hmmm...let me check

 

[FlyWolf]

Lear, it was an ALPA fast read dated 01/26/2007 that I mentioned, is it the one you saw?

 

[Lear70]

No, the one I got was dated 01/25 and is labeled "final".

Maybe it wasn't final after all and we only got a draft. Would like to see the newest one if it's more positive. The one we got wasn't necessarily "negative", but it WAS definitely anti-merger/acquisition and didn't mention anything in support of our negotiations.

I'd post it here but since it IS technically an ALPA document, it might be considered proprietary for non-ALPA members. Would have to have one of your MEC members tell me they didn't mind it on a public board.

 

[FlyWolf]

I agree, thats why I didn't want to post the whole document in here.

 

[FlyWolf]

I wonder where is Eagle757 tonight, haven't seen him for a while, must be flying

 

[fletch717]

You two need to get a room

 

[400ADude]

I had a conversation with Bob F. (#2) on friday night. He indicated this deal is far from over. I asked what our prognosis would be if this deal does'nt happen. He said we are not in any financial trouble and would continue with our business plan to expand. I think our flexibility is key here. If the medex deal does'nt go, we will move in a different direction.

Fletch

As they say, "The only direction left is up!"

 

[Lear70]

Whasamatta?

Jealous?

 

[fletch717]

maybe

 

[FlyWolf]

You two need to get a room

I tried, he's still playing hard to get hehehe

 

[FlyAirtran]

if Delta reduces capacity in ATL. Southwest will be one of the first to start sending airplanes in. It would be bad for Airtran in my opinion.

Also, what the heck did the ALPA letter say?

 

[Lear70]

I tried, he's still playing hard to get hehehe

You can be my "wingman" any time, man...

There were actually two letters.

One was an actual MEC Resolution to support Midwest's decision to reject the offer and remain separate. Basically a PR piece for the company to show to shareholders.

The second was an actual letter to the Midwest pilots, otherwise known as a Fast Read that basically said after doing their own analysis into both business plans, they believed it better not only for the company, but ALSO for the Midwest pilots for Midwest to remain separate.

They didn't say what they based their conclusion on and they didn't say anything negative about AirTran, simply said they thought it was better to go it solo.

Wasn't a big issue for us unless/until the deal happens, which is why I'd imagine you never saw it posted or emailed.

 

[FlyWolf]

you summed it up very well Lear

back to Capt Prater post

 

[EX_CV580FR8Dawg]

Whasamatta?

Jealous?

Are you and wolf on each other's companion passes?

it's nice to see the friendly banter and not the mudslinging!

 

[Lear70]

Give it a couple days, I'll get drunk and say something stupid.

 

[FlyWolf]

it's nice to see the friendly banter and not the mudslinging!

No, life is too short for that

 

[Ty Webb]

I had a conversation with Bob F. (#2) on friday night. He indicated this deal is far from over.

"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? . . . . . Hell No!

.

 

[SkiFishFly]

if Delta reduces capacity in ATL. Southwest will be one of the first to start sending airplanes in. It would be bad for Airtran in my opinion.

Also, what the heck did the ALPA letter say?

Hopefully we are smart enough to pay whatever it takes to secure any gates for us. If we don't it could really cost us in the long run. We definitely could use a few more gates in ATL.