Feds ok the SWA/AAI deal

[DonVerita]

If history is our barometer, the callsign will be changed to something like this: "Southwest 132, AirTran colors, cleared for takeoff runway 27R".

That's how NWA pilots referred to the NWA planes that were still in NWA colors awaiting a trip to the Delta paint shop. Makes sense that this would be the same way that AAI does it.

 

[Saluki Dawg]

Reverse that Don and I think you're on to something. Before SOC it will be "Citrus 123 Southwest colors ready to taxi." After SOC it will probably be just Southwest 123 regardless of paintjob. Or it could be as you stated in your OP, Southwest 123, AirTran colors. I guess we'll see. Either way, welcome to Southwest. I look forward to working with you guys!

 

[8v8tr]

Reverse that Don and I think you're on to something. Before SOC it will be "Citrus 123 Southwest colors ready to taxi." After SOC it will probably be just Southwest 123 regardless of paintjob. Or it could be as you stated in your OP, Southwest 123, AirTran colors. I guess we'll see. Either way, welcome to Southwest. I look forward to working with you guys!

And we look forward to working with you guys! It is going to be one GREAT airline.

Let the fun begin!

 

[Lonestar]

Don't feed the troll...

Wouldn't be surprised to see a Canyon Blue 717 show up at the hangar for the party on Monday.

Let's do this thing!

Actually, that would be against our Section 1! Y'all know all that talk about your 'iron-clad' language? Ours is pretty good too. So if a canyon blue 717 rolls into ATL, be very concerned...and trust that it came at a significant price to SWA!

 

[RLAblows]

Actually, that would be against our Section 1! Y'all know all that talk about your 'iron-clad' language? Ours is pretty good too. So if a canyon blue 717 rolls into ATL, be very concerned...and trust that it came at a significant price to SWA!

Party Pooper. I guess this thread was getting way too positive for some.

 

[GoodTimes]

I'm STOKED!!! We'll get this SLI crizap behind us and move on to become one kick-ass machine! To all my future AAI bros....you're gonna love working for SWA! I mean that sincerely. I'm a former legacy guy who came to SWA after being furloughed, and I can tell you first-hand that the difference is beyond night and day. The culture is real. The people are wonderful. And you really are becoming part of a big 'ol crazy family. You'll work your arse off, but you'll be valued, appreciated and well taken care of. And now when passengers ask if you were ever in the military, you can say "not until I started working for Southwest". Kidding! Just a little knock on the Air Force-ish way we do things. You'll love it. I'm looking forward to flying with y'all!!!

 

[XRMEFLYER]

Wow. Almost two pages and it is still positive with no crew room lawyers debating the meaning of section 5 paragraph 3 of the process agreement and what it really means. Restores my faith in humanity! A little bit.

 

[c9skytrain]

All of the SWA pilots I have talked to in person have all been very positive about the future. It is only a few on this site that have been negative. Maybe I don't get out enough..

I was one of the 12 fortunate pilots in 73 recurrent the day BT (head of training before his retirement) and his minions showed up and spoke to us for two hours. He had just gotten out of the 71 sim and said he was impressed with the avionics. He gave us quite a nice talk. He said there was an angry 10% there just like any other place....

 

[carl p]

Great news, looking forward to being part of the success moving forward!

 

[GuppyWN]

5 days.

Gup

 

[madjack]

Its a crazy industry and a lot of us at SWA in the FO ranks have had our expectations readjusted due to events...I welcome all AIRTRAN pilots to our ranks and the sooner we get the SLI business over and digested the better. For the junior (former) AT CPs: be nice to your 10+ year SWA FOs...

 

[GuppyWN]

For the junior (former) AT CPs: be nice to your 10+ year SWA FOs...

....... who are now your Captain.

Gup

 

[iluvflying]

Nevermind I found the answer.

 

[madjack]

Gup,

Believe me I know!