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I think it's just a matter of dickering.. it will happen folks..
 
mnboyev said:
I think it's just a matter of dickering.. it will happen folks..
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and yet another insider! so what are the winning #s for the wed powerball?:D
 
EX_CV580FR8Dawg said:
and yet another insider! so what are the winning #s for the wed powerball?:D
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It doesn't take insider info to see that an attempted takeover is underway. If you haven't even considered the possibility that it may happen and what the ramifications to your career would be if it does, then you are being short sighted to say the least. Regardless of what "the locals" may say, Wall street and most other industry analysts see this deal eventually happening. How this will effect a new hire at Midex I can't say for sure but it's something to consider. Midex pilot union officials are in attendance at the Airtran pilot's union BOD meeting today, obviously they are thinking about it. Best of luck to ya.
 
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It doesn't take insider info to see that an attempted takeover is underway. If you haven't even considered the possibility that it may happen and what the ramifications to your career would be if it does, then you are being short sighted to say the least. Regardless of what "the locals" may say, Wall street and most other industry analysts see this deal eventually happening. How this will effect a new hire at Midex I can't say for sure but it's something to consider. Midex pilot union officials are in attendance at the Airtran pilot's union BOD meeting today, obviously they are thinking about it. Best of luck to ya.
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I agree with you USARET, the fact is non of us has any control of what will take place, so all we can do is hope for the best, our MEC was very positive after the first meeting, so will see what the outcome of this meeting.

As far as new hires, I know we need at least 20 in the first quarter, all might be going to the 80.

I am hoping at least a good portion of new hires come from Skyway to protect as many pilot jobs just in case the deal go through and Airtran management decide to do away with Skyway which is very likely, remember the Airwilly deal?
 
Skyway, uncle tim's red headed step biatches.
 
It sounds like your own MGT is doing away with Skyway, with this new Skywest contract. I think they should be more worried about that then AirTran MGT.
 
RIDETHELIGHTING said:
It sounds like your own MGT is doing away with Skyway, with this new Skywest contract. I think they should be more worried about that then AirTran MGT.
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I have to disagree with you, Midwest Air Group needed 50 seat a/c for some time now (actually we even had an order for the EMB 145/135), but due to our bad performance in the last few years we were unable to do it.

The quickest and cheapest way to get the 50 seat in the market (to start April 07) is to farm out the flying to Skywest, this way the company have a fixed cost to work with going onto 07.

Said that, I am in no way for taking flying away from my brothers at Skyway.

The company is also adding 2 FRJ and still keeping few turpoprops for few years to come. I personally think Skyway future will be unkown in Airtran's mgt hands.

Just my .02c
 
FlyWolf said:
I agree with you USARET, the fact is non of us has any control of what will take place, so all we can do is hope for the best, our MEC was very positive after the first meeting, so will see what the outcome of this meeting.

As far as new hires, I know we need at least 20 in the first quarter, all might be going to the 80.

I am hoping at least a good portion of new hires come from Skyway to protect as many pilot jobs just in case the deal go through and Airtran management decide to do away with Skyway which is very likely, remember the Airwilly deal?

[USARET]It doesn't take insider info to see that an attempted takeover is underway. If you haven't even considered the possibility that it may happen and what the ramifications to your career would be if it does, then you are being short sighted to say the least. Regardless of what "the locals" may say, Wall street and most other industry analysts see this deal eventually happening. How this will effect a new hire at Midex I can't say for sure but it's something to consider. Midex pilot union officials are in attendance at the Airtran pilot's union BOD meeting today, obviously they are thinking about it. Best of luck to ya.
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I do agree with both of you...there is nothing any of us can do about it. as i was told, it is better to be on the midex side of the fence than over at syx just for that fact. Im just enjoying everyone's take on this. some seem to think they know exactly what is going to happen and that is amusing. I would be in a better situation in either case. we will know when it happens!
 
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FlyWolf said:
The quickest and cheapest way to get the 50 seat in the market (to start April 07) is to farm out the flying to Skywest, this way the company have a fixed cost to work with going onto 07.

Said that, I am in no way for taking flying away from my brothers at Skyway.

The company is also adding 2 FRJ and still keeping few turpoprops for few years to come. I personally think Skyway future will be unkown in Airtran's mgt hands.

Just my .02c
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ditto that!
 
The stock closed today at $12.10, up 5.68%, and $12.36 in after hours trading, something must be happening, it can't be just the fuel prices because this is a big gain compared to other airlines, I think we are going to have some good news tomorrow, and I think we are either going to see positive numbers for the 4th quarter and the year, or it could be a positive Goldman Sacks report.
 
AirTran

So, do you have to know people at AirTran these days to get an interview, or would they feel sorry for us Skyway pilots? :)
 
"The quickest and cheapest way to get the 50 seat in the market (to start April 07) is to farm out the flying to Skywest, this way the company have a fixed cost to work with going onto 07.

Said that, I am in no way for taking flying away from my brothers at Skyway."



The RFP went from concept to reality in 6 months, a little quick for a company that gives everything exsessive due diligence don't you think? Just a bit out of character? Unless the true goal was to make the whole company less attractive to the suitor (Leonard gave a negative opinion regarding the RFP). Throw on top 2 more MD's, which of course they are trying to replace?????

Please dont think I am in favor of the merger, I am not. Just my little consiracy theory
 
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Mid Ex will get aquired by AirTran.... I'll bet an ol swill on it... !

Its gonna go like this: 'we dont want you.. we're worth more.. well maybe.. well hmmm well...Ok!' Just classic biz school bs... .. Timmy will take his dough and leave.. Thats why they hired the fancy east coast firm.. to figure how many bags of dough they should bargain for.

Just look at the USAir/Delta deal...

Folks.. this deal will be good for all the employees of both companies in the long term. Just a reality.
 
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