AirTran tops in annual airline ranking

[DieselDragRacer]

http://www.ajc.com/business/airtran-tops-in-annual-897605.html

 

[Bob Dylan]

Think that article is a little skewed and biased?

Nahh.

 

[Cometman]

Think that article is a little skewed and biased?

Nahh.

Not really. They did a good job, however, you have to consider the fact that Airtran is a small airline compared to SWA. SWA has over 3200 flights a day while Airtran has what about 700. Big difference. SWA flies about 500+ aircraft while Airtran has something like 125+. Maybe they should not put Airtran in the same category as the big airlines. They should be compared with airlines the same size. Why should a small airline be compared to a large airline like Delta, American etc. Lets be fair and compare apples to apples.

 

[Ty Webb]

Oh, please

Airlines like Delta and United have to factor in International traffic, and baggage transfers from other codeshares.

Maybe it should be domestic carriers versus international carriers.

PS., it's more like 140 aircrafts, all 10 years or younger, btw. :laugh:

 

[Cometman]

Airlines like Delta and United have to factor in International traffic, and baggage transfers from other codeshares.

Maybe it should be domestic carriers versus international carriers.

PS., it's more like 140 aircrafts, all 10 years or younger, btw. :laugh:

Good point about the international flights. Maybe it should be just domestic and size. I thought 125+ would be close. After all I was only 15 short. I also thought the + would account for that. If it was just domestic only and they compared them by size then SWA might be in a category all by themselves because there is no other airline that can be compared with them unless you throw in the regionals.

 

[NWaviator]

Good job only 12 airlines are better than MESA.

 

[ATLplt]

Not really. They did a good job, however, you have to consider the fact that Airtran is a small airline compared to SWA. SWA has over 3200 flights a day while Airtran has what about 700. Big difference. SWA flies about 500+ aircraft while Airtran has something like 125+. Maybe they should not put Airtran in the same category as the big airlines. They should be compared with airlines the same size. Why should a small airline be compared to a large airline like Delta, American etc. Lets be fair and compare apples to apples.

So, a little blurb about AirTran getting something right and you immediately start the SWA comparisons? What is it with you guys? It's easy...read the article, say kudos, or nod your head and move on. The d!ck measuring shizz is getting old.

 

[Cometman]

So, a little blurb about AirTran getting something right and you immediately start the SWA comparisons? What is it with you guys? It's easy...read the article, say kudos, or nod your head and move on. The d!ck measuring shizz is getting old.

You need to relax. I said Air Tran did a good job. Don't be a trouble maker and try and start something that is not here.

 

[waveflyer]

So, a little blurb about AirTran getting something right and you immediately start the SWA comparisons? What is it with you guys? It's easy...read the article, say kudos, or nod your head and move on. The d!ck measuring shizz is getting old.

Word.

Kudos.

(nods head..)

Movin on....

In a related story, SWA tops in annual airline ranking created by pilot who only cares about W-2, schedule, QOL, and people-
Welcome aboard fellas- we're buying you for a reason- keep up the good work before and after this deal

 

[ATLplt]

...keep up the good work before and after this deal

Not a problem. We're professionals...it's how we roll.

Our future counts on it...both SWA and AAI pilots. We all need to keep up the good work. :beer:

 

[Midge]

Word.

Kudos.

(nods head..)

Movin on....

In a related story, SWA tops in annual airline ranking created by pilot who only cares about W-2, schedule, QOL, and people-
Welcome aboard fellas- we're buying you for a reason- keep up the good work before and after this deal

The arrogance displayed by some of you Southwest pilots is disgraceful!

Congrats Air Tran.

 

[Muppets]

Think that article is a little skewed and biased?

Nahh.

You have no idea how unbiased it is. The AJC cant stand AirTran. It probably made them sick to print this article. The AJC has been on their knees for Delta since day one. The double breasted dorks have the Atlanta media in the hip pocket. Get a clue.

 

[Kharma Police]

Word.

Kudos.

(nods head..)

Movin on....

In a related story, SWA tops in annual airline ranking created by pilot who only cares about W-2, schedule, QOL, and people-
Welcome aboard fellas- we're buying you for a reason- keep up the good work before and after this deal

Word!, you aren't buying us, SWAPA isn't buying us, your company is.

 

[redflyer65]

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PS., it's more like 140 aircrafts, all 10 years or younger, btw. :laugh:

And all leased! HAHAHA!

Wait, how many are owned outright? Three?

RF

 

[relief tube]

AirTran tops in annual airline ranking......and near the bottom in 'annual desireable places to work' ranking.

 

[Kharma Police]

And all leased! HAHAHA!

Wait, how many are owned outright? Three?

RF

Leasing makes it much easier to return the airplane once a gapping hole is discovered during or after a flight. It's covered under our, "Platinum Chrystal Key Leasing Warranty Program". The great thing is that the warranty is transferable!

 

[Muppets]

And all leased! HAHAHA!

Wait, how many are owned outright? Three?

RF

Glad to know you own those convertibles outright. Always wanted to get some fresh air while on a trans-con.

 

[carl p]

Seriously, why is it so hard to just say congrats and move on without the need to take a shot? It doesn't diminish SWA in any way to say AT has a quality product, and in fact it validates GK decision to buy us even more. We promise not to use any kind things you say about us in SLI negotiations!

 

[waveflyer]

The arrogance displayed by some of you Southwest pilots is disgraceful!

Congrats Air Tran.

Man, if you're worried about that...(?) ;-)
That's not 1/10th as arrogant as I can get(!) thought I was being pretty good- so, seriously- good job.

And yes kharma- I am southwest, as you will be, if you work at air tran, once our deal is done- I own stock- ...lots- though less than many Swapa pilots- Gary leads- we follow and do our job- one of the best things about southwest is that there is no disconnect between the pilots, execs and the whole concept of southwest- we are each responsible for the success or failure of this place-

So yes- we are buying your company- and bc youre a good company-when we do you will be southwest pilots and will be held just as accountable-
And it's a good thing-

 

[Kharma Police]

Man, if you're worried about that...(?) ;-)
That's not 1/10th as arrogant as I can get(!) thought I was being pretty good- so, seriously- good job.

And yes kharma- I am southwest, as you will be, if you work at air tran, once our deal is done- I own stock- ...lots- though less than many Swapa pilots- Gary leads- we follow and do our job- one of the best things about southwest is that there is no disconnect between the pilots, execs and the whole concept of southwest- we are each responsible for the success or failure of this place-

So yes- we are buying your company- and bc youre a good company-when we do you will be southwest pilots and will be held just as accountable-
And it's a good thing-

LOL!, are you the United States of America too? What was your say in the Board Room when Gary Kelly decided to go through with the AirTran acquisition? We scored higher than, "you" in a survey, big deal, lose your insecurities you guys are still the best in my eyes!!!!!!!