Jerry.... Brad... what ya got?

[resetjet]

I guess we'll just have to hunker down and wait, won't we? But look at it this way crj567- you will have nothing to bitch about in the future, come the fall. Either flight hours stay up this fall, which is equivilent to growth and all the money you care to make, or the flying falls off, and you get to stare at the walls with nothing to do in October, just as it's been in the past. Even if we stay busy, it should be more managable if you want time off- more captains hitting the line..................I'm one of them.

Our block hours for December will be equal to July. We have more airframes now than when I was furloughed. In this industry where regionals are failing I'll take it as a good start. I'd much rather be at ASA than any other regional even after what happened to me. On top of that, the reception the furloughed pilots have received has been exceptional (not just for selfish QOL issues). I'm really happy to be back and excited for the future, I know I'm walking into a sh*tstorm scheduling wise but I have faith that things will calm down soon.

 

[10nCLR]

I like the Fruit Punch Cool Aid the best......

Dude, you're not even worthy of the Kool-Aid. Go take a nap.
NO Kool-Aid and cookies for YOU!!
Lights Out!

 

[NotTooBad]

I don't know Jerry or Brad but they seem like two guys at the bar that can't seal the deal. How many airlines have they almost bought? The 500 airplanes in 50 states vision sounds more like cool aid for the troops and not a solid buisness plan. It looks like they have a lot of money but tucking it under the mattress will not grow an airline.

Seem to me like two guys who know which deals to seal. How many quarters has SKYW lost money?

 

[Tarzan]

I don't know Jerry or Brad but they seem like two guys at the bar that can't seal the deal.

I hear Uncle Rico and his 'stache sealed the deal with your mom.

 

[Cobraair75drvr]

Our block hours for December will be equal to July. We have more airframes now than when I was furloughed. In this industry where regionals are failing I'll take it as a good start. I'd much rather be at ASA than any other regional [SIZE="7"[COLOR="Red"]]Is that sorta like rather having herpes over aids? [/COLOR][/SIZE]even after what happened to me. On top of that, the reception the furloughed pilots have received has been exceptional (not just for selfish QOL issues). I'm really happy to be back and excited for the future, I know I'm walking into a sh*tstorm scheduling wise but I have faith that things will calm down soon.

Short sighted

 

[777forever]

i hear uncle rico and his 'stache sealed the deal with your mom.

damn!

 

[FSIGRAD]

I hear Uncle Rico and his 'stache sealed the deal with your mom.

That is actually pretty funny.:laugh:

 

[txpilot1974]

i hear uncle rico and his 'stache sealed the deal with your mom.

hahaha!

 

[nickgutnick]

He is at the head of his "class" Special ED, rider of the short bus. Being the smartest kid in the Special ED class means you are the smartest 'tard in the room. CX, mmmmn, boogers and paste, always tasted better with a styrofoam cup on his head.
PBR

You forgot "glass licker"

 

[BrickTop]

Unless Brad, Jerry and Chip have a Bigger plan, I'm going to say they have one problem inhibiting their growth. Lack of guts. Personally unless something big is announced in their near future I will subscribe to the theory they will lose the regional battle to Republic. A company with 3/4 of a billion dollars that can't lock in growth is lacking something.

 

[10nCLR]

Unless Brad, Jerry and Chip have a Bigger plan, I'm going to say they have one problem inhibiting their growth. Lack of guts. Personally unless something big is announced in their near future I will subscribe to the theory they will lose the regional battle to Republic. A company with 3/4 of a billion dollars that can't lock in growth is lacking something.

Oh, NO! We got another one.

 

[777forever]

unless brad, jerry and chip have a bigger plan, i'm going to say they have one problem inhibiting their growth. Lack of guts. Personally unless something big is announced in their near future i will subscribe to the theory they will lose the regional battle to republic. A company with 3/4 of a billion dollars that can't lock in growth is lacking something.

hahahahahahahahahahaha!

 

[DYLIN]

hahahahahahahahahahaha!

What is so damn funny?

 

[FSIGRAD]

Unless Brad, Jerry and Chip have a Bigger plan, I'm going to say they have one problem inhibiting their growth. Lack of guts. Personally unless something big is announced in their near future I will subscribe to the theory they will lose the regional battle to Republic. A company with 3/4 of a billion dollars that can't lock in growth is lacking something.

Do not even question the wise decisions of these two. They are not your average regional CEO's they are the second coming of Jesus. They focus completely on improving the lives of the hard working employees of the INC. brand. They have no other motivation for living. If you even question their greatness Uncle Rico will show up at your house and bang your mom. Trust me it is not pretty........

 

[Speedtape]

Jerry.... Brad... what ya got?

Oh, about $850 million in the bank and growing every day. What you got little fella?

 

[777forever]

What is so damn funny?

Give it time you will see

 

[10nCLR]

Unless Brad, Jerry and Chip have a Bigger plan, I'm going to say they have one problem inhibiting their growth. Lack of guts. Personally unless something big is announced in their near future I will subscribe to the theory they will lose the regional battle to Republic. A company with 3/4 of a billion dollars that can't lock in growth is lacking something.

What is it lacking? Diversification? Lack of guts? I think not. A little under the radar but to keep you up to date on some socio-economic geography in the Southern Hemisphere.

1) Brazil is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population. It has the world's 8th largest economy. The Brazilian economy has been predicted to become one of the five largest in the world in the next 10 years. Plenty of resources with a large labor pool.

2) The middle class population has grown and have become spenders, which had fueled Brazil's economy while the exports dropped during the world's financial crisis. Brazil is one of the 1st countries to show recovery.

3) The increasingly larger and younger middle class can now afford to fly more frequently to Brazil's 2,500 airports; the world's 2nd most, after the United States.

3) More regional flights needed to accomodate increased domestic demand.

4) Hosting the 2016 Summer Olmpics- 1st ever to be held in S America.

5) Hosting the 2014 World Cup- World's most watched sporting event. some-eye-candy is that an iphone or blackberry?

6) Brazil's government wants to modernize its air transport system thus making it safer and more efficient with less delays.

7) The Brazilian Senate approved a Bill raising the limit for foreign ownership in Brazilian airlines from 20% to 49% in Nov-2009, further approvals from other areas of Government are still required, but no political resistance is expected against the proposal.

8) Currently SkyWest has 20% stake in TRIP Linhas Aéreas, largest regional airline in Brazil. http://www.voetrip.com.br/

9) TRIP has a sound business model, its currently expanding and expects continous growth in the regional market.

10) SkyWest eventually ups the ante in ownership and goes for the 49%.


*Don't forget about David Neeleman's Brazilian creation, AZUL (sound familiar). Its 2009 performance allowed Azul to become the first airline in the world to board more than 2 million customers during its first year of operation and that was happening during a worldwide economic downturn. AZUL plans to have 78 E-jets with dual HUDS in 5 years. One delivery every month from now on. Go figure.

Another market of interest is in the Far East- China as being one of them, but until government reforms etc to some of those countries, then its a bit of a challenge. Same thing, large populations with a widening middle class willing to spend their money. Maybe the ASa project out there is to get inc's feet wet and explore and track some of the socio-economic trends for future opportunities in Asia. Carry-on

 

[Medeco]

So, today I was headed back to C concourse from the front of ATL, and I cross paths with Mr. Holt on the escalator. I introduce myself, and chat briefly and ask where he was headed. He was dressed casual, with a rollaboard bag so I figured vacation, but he reluctantly said he was headed to MSP.

What could this possibly mean?????????? (sarcasm)

 

[crj567]

So, today I was headed back to C concourse from the front of ATL, and I cross paths with Mr. Holt on the escalator. I introduce myself, and chat briefly and ask where he was headed. He was dressed casual, with a rollaboard bag so I figured vacation, but he reluctantly said he was headed to MSP.

What could this possibly mean?????????? (sarcasm)

Holy Crap!!!!

-Uncle Rico is going to buy MSP!

-AWESOME!!

 

[NotTooBad]

So, today I was headed back to C concourse from the front of ATL, and I cross paths with Mr. Holt on the escalator. I introduce myself, and chat briefly and ask where he was headed. He was dressed casual, with a rollaboard bag so I figured vacation, but he reluctantly said he was headed to MSP.

What could this possibly mean?????????? (sarcasm)

I have it on a very good source that this means he is going to MSP.