AirTran tops in annual airline ranking

[jhill]

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

Kinda like marrying a girl you met in a bar with a minimum wage job and $40,000 in credit card debt.

 

[OldManPilot]

Think that article is a little skewed and biased?

Nahh.

You finally showed your colors. It not about SWA with you, you just hate AAI.
What a tool.

 

[Music]

Kinda like marrying a girl you met in a bar with a minimum wage job and $40,000 in credit card debt.

Yeah, but that girl's hot though. ;-)

 

[FlyinGuy]

But she will get fat and you will still have to pay off her debt.


Congrats on a gob well done!

 

[redflyer65]

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!

Southwest is buying all the Airtran debt too. How can you not understand that leases are a complete drag on the bottom line? Be glad Southwest operates the way they do....hopefully you will benefit when you come over as well.

I find it interesting you like to throw grenades at your future company.

The hole in the aircraft was a manufacturing problem. SW complied with every directive sent out by both Boeing and the FAA. You'll be flying the same planes, which I'm completely confident in. Will you be?

Will you be so upset with the way Southwest operates that you'll send your annual profit sharing check back to Gary?

 

[Muppets]

southwest is buying all the airtran debt too. How can you not understand that leases are a complete drag on the bottom line? Be glad southwest operates the way they do....hopefully you will benefit when you come over as well.

I find it interesting you like to throw grenades at your future company.

The hole in the aircraft was a manufacturing problem. Sw complied with every directive sent out by both boeing and the faa. You'll be flying the same planes, which i'm completely confident in. will you be?

will you be so upset with the way southwest operates that you'll send your annual profit sharing check back to gary?

nope!

 

[Kharma Police]

Southwest is buying all the Airtran debt too. How can you not understand that leases are a complete drag on the bottom line? Be glad Southwest operates the way they do....hopefully you will benefit when you come over as well.

I find it interesting you like to throw grenades at your future company.

The hole in the aircraft was a manufacturing problem. SW complied with every directive sent out by both Boeing and the FAA. You'll be flying the same planes, which I'm completely confident in. Will you be?

Will you be so upset with the way Southwest operates that you'll send your annual profit sharing check back to Gary?

That's fantastic that Southwest is complying with the AD, please tell that to the family that is planning their next trip to Disney, they could care less if its Boeing's fault or not, it says Southwest on the side if the airplane (research SabreTech). One more convertible 73 and you and I could be in trouble. Think about that while sitting on your high horse.

 

[Cruncher]

Man, I have not been on here for a month or so, same stuff, same folks.

I am getting the feeling there are AAI pilots who will not be happy at SWA. My word to you, do not come over! If you don't want to be here, we don't want you. Period.

I do find it hard guys have bad things to say about their (possible) future employer. I am sure there are thousands of guys willing to take your spot, as a brand NH too! We just had almost 6000 apps for 100 spots this past month.

 

[Ty Webb]

Nevermind. I'm done teaching pigs to sing. . . . . :laugh:

 

[Kharma Police]

Man, I have not been on here for a month or so, same stuff, same folks.

I am getting the feeling there are AAI pilots who will not be happy at SWA. My word to you, do not come over! If you don't want to be here, we don't want you. Period.

I do find it hard guys have bad things to say about their (possible) future employer. I am sure there are thousands of guys willing to take your spot, as a brand NH too! We just had almost 6000 apps for 100 spots this past month.

Funny, this thread was about AirTran being number one and then quickly turned into a petty attempt by your Southwest brothers to diminish it. So, who has the bad attitude?

 

[redflyer65]

That's fantastic that Southwest is complying with the AD, please tell that to the family that is planning their next trip to Disney, they could care less if its Boeing's fault or not, it says Southwest on the side if the airplane (research SabreTech). One more convertible 73 and you and I could be in trouble. Think about that while sitting on your high horse.

Kharma,

This just shows how much you don't know about the process that's been going on the past few days. This is how it went down...

Southwest worked with Boeing to find the best method for evaluating this 'subset' of planes. The FAA was there as well. The AD will come out after Southwest is done with the initial inspections (the planes will be completely scanned by tomorrow). Southwest was integral in getting the RIGHT procedure for screening the planes. NOT the other way around waiting for the FAA to act and issue an AD. Just the facts, no spin.

Taken as a whole, we cancelled 300 flights on Sunday. We fly around 3400 a day and will have this ironed out by Wednesday. I'd say that's taken care of pretty quickly with minimal downtime. I hope it never happens, but it would be interesting to see how Bob and Airtran would handle an event like this..

By the way, no high horse. Just stating the facts that you obviously had no idea about.

We have the best mx guys in the industry and it doesn't take long to see that when working the line. I hope that you will agree with me shortly!

RF

 

[Whine Lover]

" ...We have the best mx guys in the industry"

You know how I know you're gay.......?





If you have the best pilots, and the best management, AND the best mx guys in the entire industry....Where the Heck are ALL these other sub-standard people coming from that wind up at the other airlines?

Congress ( or somebody ) needs to look into this...


YKMKR

 

[nimtz]

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-

Holding LUV stock over the last decade! Wow you are a genius! Have any hedge funds cold called you for consulting work? I forget what is the div yield of LUV? Just remember to listen 2 the 62 year olds in left seat that will tell u that one doesn't need real retirement if one buys and holds LUV...

 

[BILL LUMBERG]

Congrats AAI....good job!

 

[Crash Pad]

Holding LUV stock over the last decade! Wow you are a genius! Have any hedge funds cold called you for consulting work? I forget what is the div yield of LUV? Just remember to listen 2 the 62 year olds in left seat that will tell u that one doesn't need real retirement if one buys and holds LUV...

This made my day.

 

[waveflyer]

Holding LUV stock over the last decade! Wow you are a genius! Have any hedge funds cold called you for consulting work? I forget what is the div yield of LUV? Just remember to listen 2 the 62 year olds in left seat that will tell u that one doesn't need real retirement if one buys and holds LUV...

Was that ********************ing English, dude?

 

[PapaWoody]

Great job, guys!! Well deserved! - PW

 

[jonjuan]

Was that ********************ing English, dude?

What are you, Mr. Torti?

 

[redflyer65]

" ...We have the best mx guys in the industry"

You know how I know you're gay.......?





If you have the best pilots, and the best management, AND the best mx guys in the entire industry....Where the Heck are ALL these other sub-standard people coming from that wind up at the other airlines?

Congress ( or somebody ) needs to look into this...


YKMKR

You mean just like they should have looked into the A330 pitot failure debacle? Those planes didn't miss one flight. Southwest pulled their's voluntarily.

RF

 

[waveflyer]

What are you, Mr. Torti?

Not even close to that good--