Grow Baby GROW! WN/AAI

[Skybus]

http://seekingalpha.com/article/230392-southwest-welcomes-airtran-on-board-sees-immediate-25-growth

Nothing like growth potential to STFU a bunch of whiney F/Os. Once we bust out of the US border.... Look out world.

 

[Yuppyguppy]

Bring it!!!!!!! We are ready for you!

 

[RedDogC130]

That immediate network growth means Southwest will realize a faster-than-normal return on its investment – and so could investors.

In addition, the company is already building up its international bid by planning to offer flights to Europe as early as 2015. There will be more airline mergers over the coming quarters, but it’s doubtful that any will present such a strong value to shareholders.

Interesting point here....wonder where they got this info from?

 

[Full of LUV]

That immediate network growth means Southwest will realize a faster-than-normal return on its investment – and so could investors.

In addition, the company is already building up its international bid by planning to offer flights to Europe as early as 2015. There will be more airline mergers over the coming quarters, but it’s doubtful that any will present such a strong value to shareholders.

Interesting point here....wonder where they got this info from?

Great, I for one can hardly wait for the day that I can fly from BWI to Barcelona for $99 each way in the back of a guppy. Last question, are there any airlines that fly to Europe that don't offer any food? Just a question.

 

[General Lee]

That immediate network growth means Southwest will realize a faster-than-normal return on its investment – and so could investors.

In addition, the company is already building up its international bid by planning to offer flights to Europe as early as 2015. There will be more airline mergers over the coming quarters, but it’s doubtful that any will present such a strong value to shareholders.

Interesting point here....wonder where they got this info from?

Please re-read the following.

On September 27, Southwest announced that it will buy AirTran for $1.4 billion. The acquisition finally gives Southwest that coveted spot in Atlanta, as well as residence in 36 new airports. “Just by acquiring [AirTran] it allows us to expand our network 25%,” said Southwest spokesman, Paul Flanigan.
That’s potentially 25% more routes… 25% more destinations… and most importantly 25% more customers. Practically overnight. Not only that, it gives Southwest access to new international routes in Mexico and the Caribbean – a first in the company’s 40-year history.


HEY PALS! I hope you are having ONE HECK OF AN EVENING. Upon reading that article, and reading the underlined statement, I would think that means you at SWA are GAINING AT's routes and new cities, not adding on top of what both of you had. That would be the extra 25%. There is NO WAY you could get 25% more routes, planes, airports, etc PRACTICALLY OVERNIGHT. You just can't. And, as far as growth goes, I honestly don't know of many more markets you could further exploit without getting more gates and slots. Sure, you could beef up ATL a bit more (although 25 min turns will be tough there, AT doesn't do that now), but where else is there a lot of room to grow? You are already big in DEN, PHX, LAS, MCO, TPA, FLL, MDW, MKE, BWI, etc. Can you give me some more ideas, because I can't think of any. You may increase some INTL destinations like the Caribbean and maybe Mexico (kinda dangerous down there right now), but that is about it. And, I just don't see any 737s going to Europe, even -800s. Most of your upcoming growth might be in the form of seats in the BACK of the plane, adding 737-800s and replacing older 737-300s/500s. That wouldn't really mean extra pilots, though. If you have any extra insight, please share it with the group MY BROTHERS!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!

Regardless, you guys are SUPER DUPER FANTASTIC. REALLY. AWESOME. And if you have time tonight, please do something nice for someone out there, like striking up a conversation with a toll booth operator at the Lincoln Tunnel. I know those guys love to talk for hours, even if there are extra cars waiting behind you. They are people too, with feelings. See ya!


Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[scoreboardII]

GL, realize that when two route structures combine, they will result in many more "routes" to fill in the holes between each others cities. Just like DAL/NWA is growing, SWA will grow. 25%? Oh yeah.

 

[GuppyWN]

I can't believe I am going to say this but I agree with General Lee.

And when the smaller stations aren't running 15 flights a day they may go bye bye.

We're entering uncharted waters. The only constant is change.

Gup

 

[General Lee]

GL, realize that when two route structures combine, they will result in many more "routes" to fill in the holes between each others cities. Just like DAL/NWA is growing, SWA will grow. 25%? Oh yeah.

Scoreboard,

I can see growth out there, maybe between some of the current AT cities and current SWA hubs, but a lot of the AT cities are smaller cities, like Bloomington, or Moline. Sure, you can add some flights from there to MDW or LAS, but you have got to have the extra planes (the new SWA planes are coming to replace the old 733s and 735s), and you also have to have spare parts for any new planes (717s) around the rest of the system. Will you see a 717 do six stops from BWI to SAN? Maybe, but even Jetblue pulled the E190s out of LGB because of the lack of parts on the West Coast. Are there currently any 717s on the West Coast? Only in Hawaii. Sure, there will be growth, but I don't think SWA wants to cut anything away from ATL, and that means a lot of hub and spoke maybe with the 717s, and 737s doing normal multiple stop transcons. It will be interesting to see, and a merger does open up a lot more possibilities, just don't expect to see them too soon. There is a lot of work to be done before you see good synergies. BUT, DO KEEP THAT EXCITEMENT UP. IT IS PALPABLE ON THIS BOARD!!!!

Regardless, ALL OF YOU GUYS ARE FANTASTIC. KEEP KICKIN BUTT OUT THERE MY BROTHERS!! And, if possible, try to do something nice for someone or something tonight. If you see a coyote in the alley behind your house, throw him a slice of pizza. That might just save your neighbor's loudazz poodle that is stuck outside every night. See ya!


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[kf4amu]

If you see a coyote in the alley behind your house, throw him a slice of pizza. That might just save your neighbor's loudazz poodle that is stuck outside every night.

HAHA! how the hell do you come up with this ********************?

 

[DGdaPilot]

I, for one, enjoy the new General Lee.