AirTran seeks to reassure investors it has cash

[PCL_128]

What an idiot.

 

[ron burgundy]

"We have ample balance sheet strength to support our operation" (Robert F.)

GOOD! Look forward to seeing the new TA!

 

[Erndogg]

One thing that AirTran has in its favor is Aircraft orders. Since AirTran purchased their 737s at a great rate, turning around and selling those airplanes will help AirTran raise cash. In the short term while fuel is at an all time high, those airplane orders may be a blessing. AirTran was able to go from $326 million in cash at the end of 2007 to $358 million in cash at the end of the 1st quarter. Now that it looks like the Delta and Northwest merger will happen really soon, AirTran will be able to see how the consolidation dance shakes up and who their potential dance partner may be. The key for all airlines is to hunker down and live to dance another day. Right now AirTran has a way to raise cash, selling new aircraft that they have ordered.

Rumor has it that Hawaiian has bought or is trying to acquire some of AirTrans 717's. Is there anyone out there that has any more info on this??

 

[Lear70]

If you don't understand simple financial figures, then maybe debating the viability of a business isn't up your alley.

Hmmm... you think?

D-Bo, you really need to lighten up.

Evidently you don't see it, but all of us do. That kind of latent hostility isn't healthy.

What I'm trying to say is... you're not coming across in any manner that's positive or helpful, despite what you say about trying to be both. It's not just one person saying that, it's EVERYONE ON THE BOARD.

We can't all be wrong, and you're right...? So just go relax somewhere and let us watch our own house.

Mmmm-kay? Thanks.

 

[c9skytrain]

D-Bo, where is the link? Gotta see a link?

 

[twepilot]

we aren't "in love" with our airline..

Speak for yourself please,

RV

 

[FlyFastLiveSlow]

Rumor has it that Hawaiian has bought or is trying to acquire some of AirTrans 717's. Is there anyone out there that has any more info on this??

Out of KG's mouth: Hawaiian would return to us a "bunch of corroded rust buckets, so as of now, no, not going to happen." Could be a lie, could be the truth. Who knows?

 

[Ty Webb]

Two cents from Ty

There are probably several diffferent plans in the works; industry and market conditions will determine which one gets implemented.

My guess is that in most of those plans, the 717 fleet is not going to be increased . . . if we remain independent, it will likely be replaced with a smaller fleet of EMB195's and outsourced RJ's and Q-400's.

If we merge, they are likely to go be replaced by new 737 deliveries . . . . or not.

The only way I see the 717 fleet increasing is- if we remain independent + a large carrier goes TU + Boeing or a leasing Co makes us a sweetheart of a deal for some 717's that were returned to them.

 

[D-Bo]

D-Bo, where is the link? Gotta see a link?

I don't keep links from 4 years ago handy. I wouldn't make it up though. Like I said, discount it and I won't bring it up.

 

[D-Bo]

We can't all be wrong, and you're right...? So just go relax somewhere and let us watch our own house.

Mmmm-kay? Thanks.

Have at it. Good luck to you guys.