Southwest CEO: 'I'd rather have a customer than a bag fee'

[desolo]

I don't understand why anybody gets upset about this topic. You don't have to work for Southwest, besides, there's over 10,000 applications on file for pilots that are more than willing to invest in a type given the chance.

 

[desolo]

I think the General would jump on that if he would ever get an interview, I heard he loves all Texas overnights.

 

[johnsonrod]

But what would he say about the "pay to stay" for your hotel room during training? He'd be Okie Dokie with that? There's always the crashpad. :laugh:

Does it cost $6000 to get a crash pad during training? Oh, you think Delta guys stay at the Westin each night.... My friend who went through DL training for the bus recently said any training not in ATL after indoc has paid hotel rooms, and you are paid additionally anyway. A guy in MD88 training in ATL said he got a nearby crashpad for about $300 a month, which is still LESS than $6000 for a 737 type. Admit it!!

 

[johnsonrod]

I don't understand why anybody gets upset about this topic. You don't have to work for Southwest, besides, there's over 10,000 applications on file for pilots that are more than willing to invest in a type given the chance.

It's not a good thing for the industry. Do you think it is good for 250 hour wonders to pay $17k for 250 hours in a Beech 1900? Maybe you think all airlines should do that? No, you don't have to work for Gulfstream, or for SWA, but practices like paying for your own training or paying to have something to get started should be frowned upon. And, there is plenty of demand for Russian hookers to hook their way out of Russia to a better life somewhere else, but that doesn't justify being a hooker. I guess those 10,000 applicants to that airline don't mind part time pain (paying for type/ hooking) for long term gain. At least the Airtran guys get the same while doing it all respectfully.

 

[waveflyer]

Troll

 

[SKC]

rod, your jealousy is sticking out.

 

[Quimby]

It's not a good thing for the industry. Do you think it is good for 250 hour wonders to pay $17k for 250 hours in a Beech 1900? Maybe you think all airlines should do that? No, you don't have to work for Gulfstream, or for SWA, but practices like paying for your own training or paying to have something to get started should be frowned upon. And, there is plenty of demand for Russian hookers to hook their way out of Russia to a better life somewhere else, but that doesn't justify being a hooker. I guess those 10,000 applicants to that airline don't mind part time pain (paying for type/ hooking) for long term gain. At least the Airtran guys get the same while doing it all respectfully.

Have RJ's been good for the industry, Mr. RJ PIC?

 

[say again]

Jrod, you're argument is weak at best. Sorry if you can't seem to see that.

 

[B727Driver]

I guess he would consider a Masters degree PFT. How many have gone past the 4yr to make themselves more marketable? The type is no different for those wanting to work for SWA.

 

[XRMEFLYER]

Ok Johnson now you've gone too far. It's one thing to try and justify your miserable existence by attempting to minimize the hard work and expense that others put toward furthering their careers, but it is quite another when you go and bash Russian hookers. That is crossing the line and I won't have it!
I think you owe those ladies an apology!
Seriously. This is a slippery slope. Next thing you know you'll be on here bad mouthing Asian massage therapists.