So ASA(SKW) buys an airline...

[lowlycfi]

Let's also not confuse DAL ALPA with a REAL union.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Let's also not confuse DAL ALPA with a REAL union.

Any failures of DALPA are due to the shortcomings of their pilot group, via the MEC. Pilots are at fault, due to a lack of intestinal fortitude, they have the dubious honor of being the weak sisters at the labor table.

 

[wms]

Jerry adds non profitable A/C, increases costs dramatically, declares BK and slashes all the CBA's via the legal system, if you knew how much he hates unions you would be worried. Jerry has plans that are 10 moves into the future, its his game and he holds all the cards. What do you bring to the table? A pilot certificate, and skills to fly A/C that very few airlines want on line. If he does this dirty Frank Lorenzoish deed he may achieve hero status with Smisek and garner some other deals we have no idea about. You(we all are) playing checkers when the game is chess.

Does he do this from a black chopper?

There are two things that make that unlikely. His desire to make money and his fiduciary responsibilities.

He's a business man and is driven by money, not emotion.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Does he do this from a black chopper?

There are two things that make that unlikely. His desire to make money and his fiduciary responsibilities.

He's a business man and is driven by money, not emotion.

Nope, but if there was anyone who could pull this type of thing off it is him, all DAL and UAL have to do is offer enough money via contracts extensions or some other imaginable currency/equity exchange. If he does it it will be for a profit, make no mistake. The real question is what is he gonna do, so unless you have a seat on the board, only a few really know. Underestimate your opponent and it will be costly.