Former USAirways CEO Siegel Named XOJet CEO

[Whale Rider]

I understand the groan. You should all pay attention. When TPG made their investment a certain path was set for XO Jet. These guys are serious investors who pony up when they see potential. Dave Seigel is now their point man on this deal. Having said that, when TPG invests significant bucks it is unlikely they failed to grasp the source of value, in this case it is the travel experience as provided by the pilots. I suspect DS views pilots at XOJ differently than those at USAirways. OX Jet pilots are the face of the business to their customers. I suggest you cultivate that reality. At the airline, pilots have surrendered the role to agents, flight attendants and ticket agents, which has diminished their position in the value proposition. Not so at the fractionals, charter or part 91 operations.

Keep doing you jobs. Offer the customer value and good reason to continue the relationship. Partner with Seigel and TPG. I suspect a muturally beneficial partnership is available.

From a guy who knows both parties...

caseyd

Great post! :beer: