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: