Southwest Airlines borrows $600 million

[Whataburger]

Annual shareholders meeting is on the 21st. Coincidence? Who knows. With a quick internet search, you'll find lots of companies have been bought for $600million including "Jenny Craig." Maby we're buying Richard Simmons "Deal a Meal" program, and we'll paste his cute face on our planes.

 

[PropPiedmont]

Maby we're buying Richard Simmons "Deal a Meal" program, and we'll paste his cute face on our planes.

Didn't AirTran already do that???? Richard Simmons, Elton John..........Their hair style was the only difference.


Sorry, I didn't read the post previous to yours first.

 

[DrunkIrishman]

I was thinking they could buy the planes, pilots and routes like UAL did with the L-1011's from Pan-Am.

 

[fiel12]

They are not immune to high fuel costs...no matter what they may think..

when did swa ever say we were immune to high fuel costs?

 

[Fubijaakr]

Why would LUV acquire an airline with 50+ 717s?
Wouldn't they rather have an airline with 110 737s, ETOPS, established Hawaii/Mexico service, huge fuel hedges and $1.1B in the bank?

And options for 100 MORE 737s on Boeing's books?

That would be Alaska and it really makes more sense.

 

[GuppyWN]

Why would LUV acquire an airline with 50+ 717s?

Because "that" airline has a smokin' good deal on new -700's from Boeing to replace the 717s.

Gup

 

[Eagle757shark]

Why would LUV acquire an airline with 50+ 717s?
Wouldn't they rather have an airline with 110 737s, ETOPS, established Hawaii/Mexico service, huge fuel hedges and $1.1B in the bank?

And options for 100 MORE 737s on Boeing's books?

That would be Alaska and it really makes more sense.

Alaska is probable going to American or Continental when consolidation is all said and done!

 

[Whataburger]

I think our airline will be like a college kid and ganja. Why buy it when you can grow it yourself?

 

[Max Powers]

I think our airline will be like a college kid and ganja. Why buy it when you can grow it yourself?

Puff puff give Beeyatch

 

[Whataburger]

How's a dumb M.thaf.cka get fired on his day off????

-"Friday"

 

[momalley81]

I think our airline will be like a college kid and ganja. Why buy it when you can grow it yourself?

You speak from experience eh?

 

[Reebo]

You speak from experience eh?

How do you think he paid for his type?

 

[Ex737Driver]

Maybe when UAL doesn't get the financing they want, they may shrink just like CAL did. That would leave DEN wide open for not only domestic expansion but also some international destinations.

What'd I miss? You got a link or something about this? Or is this when CAL pulled out of DEN? Come on man, speak up!!!!

 

[Ty Webb]

I wouldn't read too much into it. It's cheaper to borrow money when you don't need it, than when you do.

Get an equity line on your house before the furlough/strike/divorce, not after

 

[FL510in10min]

Are there any gates in ATL for SWA if they didn't buy Air tran?

 

[B727Driver]

CAL had a huge operation in DEN in the 80's and early 90's. Now, not as busy with their hangar rented by another customer. Today, a very small presence in DEN today.

 

[Saluki Dawg]

Are there any gates in ATL for SWA if they didn't buy Air tran?

If the DAL/NWA merger goes through, there would be 3 gates that would come available that I'm sure SWA would be interested in. However, they would also be coveted by Airtran, so we'll just see what happens.

 

[carl p]

Because "that" airline has a smokin' good deal on new -700's from Boeing to replace the 717s.

Gup

In addition, said airline has a very large presence at the world's busiest airport with numerous gates and established domestic routes to allow WN to take on the new DAL. Not to mention they have valuable slots in LGA, and EWR. That airline is also #2 and expanding BWI with profitable routes. SWA would own BWI outright and be a serious thorn in Delta's side overnight. The airline in question is also around 50% hedged for the next couple years. I still think it's a long shot for them to buy anyone...we'll see!

 

[ATLboeing]

How's a dumb M.thaf.cka get fired on his day off????

-"Friday"

I don't know...ask Lear.

Kidding.
Sorry Lear, I couldn't resist. Now hurry up and get back here. We're gonna need some guidance on TA3.