SWA - AAI question

[PCL_128]

Sorry, but I'm not going to get into a protracted debate with you about this. Simply, ALPA isn't holding anything up.

 

[ivauir]

Simply, ALPA isn't holding anything up.

That is in contradiction to your own communication piece.

 

[PCL_128]

That is in contradiction to your own communication piece.

No, it's only in contradiction to the way in which you're reading it. Like I said, you're drawing incorrect conclusions. Nowhere does the ATN ALPA update say that the union is holding anything up. That's just your perception.

 

[dicko]

That is in contradiction to your own communication piece.

Welcome to PCL 128 world. It's a circle. It was created in his image; The only perfect sphere ever found in nature.

 

[redflyer65]

SWA and SWAPA clearly demonstarated to the entire industry their lack of understanding of acquisitions/mergers during the Frontier debacle.

This one statement really shows how much you know about that transaction.

It is well known at this point that Gary had no real desire to buy Frontier. It was a look at the books and an attempt to make the actual buyer pay more.

Nothing more to it..

 

[ivauir]

Welcome to PCL 128 world. It's a circle. It was created in his image; The only perfect sphere ever found in nature.

Huh? Am I missing out on an inside joke or something?

 

[redflyer65]

which happens within 60-90 days of DOCC; it's not a lengthy process.

I'm not so sure about that. Ask the Republic/F9 guys how that's working out for them.

I could easily see an arbitor taking >1yr to rule on something like this even AFTER hearing arguements. Their goal is to drag their feet and make the parties argree in the meantime. I mean what a great gig. You hear arguements then doing nothing for an extended period of time.

That would not be quick..

 

[redflyer65]

Huh? Am I missing out on an inside joke or something?

Yes you are.

 

[dicko]

Huh? Am I missing out on an inside joke or something?

When you meet him you'll understand.

If it's any consolation, you wouldn't get a straight answer even if you were an ATN ALPA member.

 

[redflyer65]

The AirTran CBA doesn't evaporate at closing. They may live under it for the full 5 years depending on how the integration goes. AirTran pilots do not get the SWAPA CBA at closing. They will continue to operate as AirTran under their own CBA until the operations are combined, if they ever are.

This part is exactly right. So if it drags out more than 18 months on the AAI side (which I easily see happening) are the AAI guys going to sue Southwest at that point?

That could be interesting to watch.