AS New Uniform

[aa73]

What's wrong with the current uniform? I think it looks kinda cool.

 

[8v8ter]

What's wrong with the current uniform? I think it looks kinda cool.

If true, then I agree. I like that our stripes are somewhat unique, not just the big gaudy gold or silver stripes on the sleeve or epaulets.

 

[Chief Pilot]

mea,

Did you here this from GB personally? I haven't seen any info on this or any other major change. Although I don't deny the possibility of a merger, obvious FI flame baiters aside, I don't believe anything in this industry until I see it. We have heard rumors of mergers with one company or another for the last 20 years and it hasn't happened. There is no question that DAL or CAL would love to merge with AS. They might actually turn a decent profit if they did.

Given the current economic and political climate, and the fact that DAL is "The Worlds Largest Airline" which brings up anti-trust issues, I don't see it happening. Now as far as the double-breasted submarine outfit, we might as well go all the way and bring back the white hat...think Pan Am, circa 1963. That would truly complete the ensemble.

CP

 

[clippyrip]

Given the current economic and political climate, and the fact that DAL is "The Worlds Largest Airline" which brings up anti-trust issues, I don't see it happening.

DAL and AS have almost no route overlay. If the two managements decide to dance then it will happen.

 

[Noserider76]

So far no one in a position to buy or merge with AS except SWA, can match their cost structure. The immediate cost increase post merger could make currently competitive AS routes uncompetitive. Think AA-AirCal and Reno. I don't think we'll see a merger unless something changes.

 

[8v8ter]

I think we have 2 threads going here. One is the rumor of a new uniform, which may or may not be true, but could be based in fact with the customer survey they recently completed, and MEA's quote of GB. The other is a purely speculative discussion of the merits of a merger with DAL, which no executive would discuss until the day after it was done.

 

[Fubijaakr]

The Alaska/Delta merger is in the works. So how's this SLI going to work, again?

I expect the DAL pilots will insist on fences around the widebodies.

Considering route structures, this would make a lot of sense, for DAL at least. I think most ALK pilots would prefer to remain independent and code share with DAL though.

 

[FBN0223]

I expect the DAL pilots will insist on fences around the widebodies.

Fences on the B757 and larger.

 

[kingair1]

I expect AK pilots to insist fences on West coast bases then !!! You can get the best of both worlds !! Sorry General !!

Looked at all the company info and nothing about the Uniforms. I hope we don't change them.

 

[Green Banana]

I vote to keep the current fence up. I like not being DELTA.

 

[spitfire1500]

We are getting new uniforms this spring. Black, double breasted, gold bars, and shirts with wings and name tags. I sure hope the hats are not coming back. Even more then that I hope I am not going to be required to pay for these new duds. And that Alaska is still the name of the company I am working for! When I took the survey this is not what I told them I wanted.

Cool a new outfit to panhandle in!!

 

[igneousy2]

How about a fence around the General?

 

[PHXFLYR]

Sounds like a familiar uniform..........maybe I'll be going to Sitka soon! Ah Yeah BOOOOYYYYYY!


Bye Bye--General Lee

Maybe. But I bet they'll miss you in Lubbock.


PHXFLYR

 

[General Lee]

How about a fence around the General?

Some people can't handle the truth. Remember, when I am your Captain, the 3rd and 5th beers are on me, and I will split the chicken wings with you (only mild please).


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[General Lee]

Maybe. But I bet they'll miss you in Lubbock.


PHXFLYR

Been there once, never goin back!


Bye Bye--General Lee