Exxon-Mobile to buy SWA

[Pilottodd2]

If Exxon buys SWA, Then I heard that Boeing is going to start up their own airline. Boeing already has a name for it. United Airlines!!!

 

[wnplt]

Could it be?

Maybe this is the big announcment!!! Oh Boy.......




NEW YORK, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Dell Inc. (DELL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) topped Fortune magazine's annual list of most admired companies in the United States, displacing Wal-Mart Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world's largest retailer, the magazine said on Tuesday.

Dell, the world's largest personal computer company, clinched the No. 1 spot for the first time, moving up from No. 5. General Electric Co. (GE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) placed second, while Starbucks Corp. (SBUX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) was third. Wal-Mart moved to the No. 4 spot. Meanwhile, top U.S. air carrier Southwest Airlines (LUV.N: Quote, Profile, Research) landed the number five position. The complete list is currently available on Fortune's web site. The magazine plans to release the entire list of most admired companies at newstands on Feb. 28.

 

[canyonblue]

We make a profit in this environment, in this industry, and all we get is Number 5?

Bullsh!t

 

[LearLove]

On another note, did anyone see the Paris Hilton phone list? The number for SWA (the 1-800#) was on it. It was the only airline # I saw.

 

[Captain Overs]

Just got a call from Herb. It's gonna happen and I'm pretty sure it wasn't the Wild Turkey talking.

 

[Resume Writer]

Maybe this is the big announcment!!! Oh Boy.......

NEW YORK, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Dell Inc. (DELL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) topped Fortune magazine's annual list of most admired companies in the United States, displacing Wal-Mart Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world's largest retailer, the magazine said on Tuesday.

Dell, the most admired company? Who voted in the poll? They outsource many of their jobs to India. I agree that SWA should have been higher up, or at the very least, higher than Dell. Surprised that Starbucks was not up at the top of the heap. They have outstanding customer service and a solid business plan.

I guess wonders will never cease!

Kathy

 

[wahoo250]

maybe thats whats wrong with the airline industry. there is no way to outsource jobs to foreign nations to provide a cheaper product. the american public has grown used to paying low costs for products because of outsourcing. the airline managers have matched the hatch, however they cut costs so low they shot themselves in the foot and are now outsourcing those low paid jobs to us, involuntarily...that sucks!

 

[Resume Writer]

I believe at one time (or perhaps it is still happening) that Delta moved some of the phone jobs for reservations over to India I think. I remember this as I was trying to make a reservation to ATL for last April, and the reservation agent told me about it. I do not think it was for the initial reservation, but for problems with an existing reservation.
I just checked the Lou Dobbs CNN site with companies exporting jobs, and Delta was listed and so was United Airlines. Not sure how up to date the list is.

Kathy

 

[PTinbound]

Gary Kelly was asked directly last night at the MDW message to the field what the "big announcement" was. He said, "The big announcement is....THERE IS NO BIG ANNOUNCEMENT." Sorry folks. He even mentioned the exxon rumor, as well as other rumors that we are buying ATA, Airtran, or anyone else and gave a good chuckle as to how absolutely ridiculous they were. Guess we'll just be chugging along with business as usual...

 

[JayhawkDude]

So?

Yeah, but what does Gary Kelly know? Did he clear it with Lowecur?

 

[TAK]

Stock is not responding to rumour. Price, MACD, Williams%R, and cash flow all down. Good buying opportunity because a $3.00 channel has developed.

What do I know.....I fly for a living.