Delta Fosters Diversity... I'm gonna be sick

[FlyBunny]

MedFlyer,

Well Said!

Fly safe,
Bunny

 

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Many of the bible thumpers may not like that DL is supporting gay pride events, but if DL's fares are cheap, they'll keep flying DL. It's quite amazing how the almighty dollar can trump people's moral beliefs.

If you notice, a lot of churches are very well funded. So much for your theory that the almighty Dollar is trumps people's moral beliefs.

When the low cost carrier has higher customer satisfaction in the high cost carrier's largest O&D city - your airline is in serious trouble regardless of what fuel costs in the spot market. When all your high cost airline can attract is those who base their decision on which airline is $1 less on Orbitz, you are ensuring a loss and Delta can not continue hemorraging money.

 

[Mmmmmm Burritos]

It has nothing to do with proving a point numbnuts. It's about not funding things that you don't believe in. I'm not going to send a donation to Planned Parenthood because I think abortion is disgusting, so do you really think I would purchase the product of a company that donates to Planned Parenthood when I know that it's the profits from my purchase that are being donated? This isn't about being a "tough guy." This is simply about not supporting a cause that you don't believe in. Companies should stick to business and not social activism.

It is business! They are targeting a certain demographic for advertising. They are trying to do it as quietly as possible. You don't see ads on TV saying "Delta, 1/2 off tickets for gays and lesbians!", do you? Whereas a gay pride parade, well you generally don't go to one of those unless you are that demographic. It's a fine plan and will create more business than controversy.

Yeah, there will be a few militant individuals who will disagree and Delta might lose a few customers because of it, but I'm sure they'll gain much more than they lose. I'm sure just about every airline sponsors things of this nature, so good luck finding a ticket on an airline with your same beliefs. Or will you digress from air travel altogether when you realize that homosexual males use the same restrooms as you in the airport? Will you then petition for separate bathrooms and drinking fountains? Good luck wit dat!

Next month when you get dumped by some girl are you gonna be mad that Delta has some advertising geared toward women?

 

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Burritos:

You make no sense. Who ever heard of advertising that you try to keep as quiet as possible?

The gay community is not that large and for the most part Gays avoid the Pride rallys like white folks for the most part avoid Klan rallys. My office used to be across from the High Museum in Atlanta, on 14th and Peachtree. The Atlanta Pride rally would start & finish in our rear parking lot, in front of Piedmont Park. Most Gays would not be caught dead, "out in the street with all those crazies."

So at best, Delta is targeting less than 10% of a minority which makes up less than 25% of the population in a Gay mecca like MidTown Atlanta. The other 98% of the population either does not care, or is offended.

No matter how you stack it - it is a stupid waste of money - theft of the life blood of our Company by someone who is using Company funds to promote their narrow minded agenda.

That tells me Delta is not being managed for the future.

 

[Mmmmmm Burritos]

Burritos:

You make no sense. Who ever heard of advertising that you try to keep as quiet as possible?

Do you figure some of Comair's concession money went to this program?

Why does that not make sense? Especially something like this, if you advertise to gays, you wouldn't put billboards up all over the city and run TV ads saying "we like gays, come fly Delta!". That would be a bit over the top. But if you keep it quiet by only advertising at places where gays go (ie gay pride events, gay magazines etc) then its no big deal.

Check out these blurbs I found on google after 5 min of looking:

AIRTRAN:
(Atlanta, Georgia) Singer Elton John's face is adorning 20 AirTran jets.

The move is designed to promote AirTran's launch of satellite radio at each passenger seat.

"The traffic controller this morning was calling it Elton One," AirTran spokesman Tad Hutcheson said.

Orlando, Fla.-based AirTran uses Atlanta as a hub and is one of the few airlines making a profit.

The airline has contracted with XM Satellite Radio systems to offer more than 100 channels.

The airline would not disclose details of its arrangement with John, who has a home in Atlanta and typically commands millions of dollars for corporate endorsements.

But AirTran did say it plans to give him a 6-foot-long model of a jet and a $50,000 check for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.


AMERICA WEST:
America West is offering discounts on airfare to some of the most popular GLBT events. Click "learn more" below next to each event to see how you can save up to 10% off our already low Coach and First Class fares.

CONTINENTAL:
Continental Airlines extends travel benefits to registered gay partners

Texas: Houston based Continental Airlines is now extending travel benefits to registered government sanctioned same-sex partners of retirees.


AMERICAN:
[size=-1]Kootenay Gay Pride spokeswoman Catherine Fisher said: "I'm personally ... In the US, American Airlines is a frequent sponsor and supporter of gay events. ...



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HMMMM Doesn't seem to be JUST Delta now does it? Hey guess what else I found, BUD LIGHT was sponsering the same gay pride event as Delta. Better not drink beer anymore!

 

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Why does that not make sense?

Check out these blurbs I found on google after 5 min of looking:

AIRTRAN:
(Atlanta, Georgia) Singer Elton John's face is adorning 20 AirTran jets.
The move is designed to promote AirTran's launch of satellite radio at each passenger seat.

Orlando, Fla.-based AirTran uses Atlanta as a hub and is one of the few airlines making a profit.

The airline has contracted with XM Satellite Radio systems to offer more than 100 channels.

Burrito Breath:

You answered your own question. AirTran promotes service (XM Radio) and makes a profit. Delta promotes a book called "Secrets of a Gay Marine Porn Star" and loses Billions.

 

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a book called "Secrets of a Gay Marine Porn Star"

I'm guessing this wasn't a national bestseller !!!!!

 

[GogglesPisano]

Didn't we have a thread just like this a few weeks ago?

I am in the fifth circle of hell (Flightinfo Dejavu.)

 

[Mmmmmm Burritos]

Burrito Breath:

You answered your own question. AirTran promotes service (XM Radio) and makes a profit. Delta promotes a book called "Secrets of a Gay Marine Porn Star" and loses Billions.

What about the rest of the airlines promoting the same type of events that Delta is? Don't leave out key facts just to try to prove your point and make me look bad. Delta is not the only one doing this, and most airlines have been doing this for years! What's the big deal?

If you want to pinpoint Delta's financial woes on this one thing, then so be it. Gotta pin the blame on something to make you feel better? Fine. But Delta is not the only one doing this.

 

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Burrito Breath:

Delta promotes a book called "Secrets of a Gay Marine Porn Star" and loses Billions.

I hated all of Dan Brown's other works of shart too.

 

[CF34-3B1]

That tells me Delta is not being managed for the future.

Sure it is.

Greenjeans has his future private island in the Bahamas pretty much secured.

Leo has his future 90 foot yacht parked at his beach house in Nantucket paid for.

The future looks bright indeed.................

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

I think the thing that alot of us miss these days is that there really is no customer loyalty anymore. Whever people get the cheapest fares, they will go....whether thats from frequent flier programs or just plain giving away the tickets online. It used to really upset me when my airline or mesaba gate agents would completely blow things... not to mention the absolutely piss poor ramp service we get in MSP... (my hate for mesaba ground service cannot be described) but now I just make do with what I have... there's only so many times you can apologize each flight.

 

[dixieflyer]

"Diversity is a key component of what makes Delta great. We strive to enrich and empower the lives of all of our employees and customers in the hopes that they will each realize their greatest potential."


What about those employees who feel homosexuality is wrong and prefer not to have it in their face when they come to work?. I suppose they dont have a place at the table when it comes to promoting "diversity."

 

[Mmmmmm Burritos]

"Diversity is a key component of what makes Delta great. We strive to enrich and empower the lives of all of our employees and customers in the hopes that they will each realize their greatest potential."


What about those employees who feel homosexuality is wrong and prefer not to have it in their face when they come to work?. I suppose they dont have a place at the table when it comes to promoting "diversity."

Sorry, talk to your lawmakers about that. Employers cannot discriminate on the basis of sex, ethinicity or sexual orientation because it is a law. And I suppose the above statement is a byproduct of that law too.

There are bigger problems in this world to conquer than this. Suck it up and move on people.

 

[pacsky72]

There are bigger problems in this world to conquer than this. Suck it up and move on people.

Here here!
Dang, get over it already.