That's right, keep "AirTranz mines AirTranz"
Actually, we did act differently. Take a look at the old threads dealing with that merger. The vast majority of the AAI pilots were talking about a ratio'd or DOH integration. I never flew with a single person who talked about a "staple" or "reinterview." That crap is a bunch of nonsense.
You are mixing apples and oranges when you compare the possible merger between AirTran and Southwest and what happened with American and TWA. Folks lets get one thing straight, AirTran is a successful and profitable carrier! AirTran is not in ch.11 like TWA. When it came to it, TWA entered into a deal with American airlines for its survival. TWA was in Ch.11 so career expectations were bleak considering a carrier that was possibly going out of business. AirTran is not a failing carrier. If AirTran and Southwest put together some type of deal, perhaps it could be with third party financing or it could end up being a true merger. So before you guys get on your soap box about how nice AirTran guys are and rather AirTran guys are worthy to be in Southwest colors, step back and take a DEEP breathe. This is not TWA and American, period! Do some homework aviators, there are more airline mergers outside TWA and American where there was integration among two employee groups. To name a few (Western and Delta, US Air, Piedmont, and PSA, Pan Am and National, and Amercian and Reno)! AirTran is profitable and would be bringing 60 firm 737-700 aircraft to the table. So all you me, me, me, me, selfish guys, put your staple guns back in the closet, AirTran employees deserve and will stand equal to any Southwest employee if there is any merger transaction going forward!
I can't believe you guys! Who cares. Prior to 2002 no one was interested in going to work for AirTran, Southwest, or Jetblue. Everyone was trying to get on with American, Delta, United, US Airways, Continental, and Northwest. So what is your point? Gk talks about consolidation and the arrogance of some of you are already on here talking about what you are entitled to. None of us knows what will happen in 2008. Business decisions in the board rooms will not be determined based on pilots. If these two good airlines have an opportunity to merge, then it will pretty much dominate the domestic markets. But the future is a global economy, the euro, and open skies. The airlines that are thinking globally will see a bright future. Those that are just focusing on domestic will eventually struggle in this global economy. The most interesting move this year by a low cost carrier was Jetblue linking up with Luftansa. It may be small now, but what about future possibilities? Keep in mind the EURO vs the Dollar. That will dictate all of our futures.
No one is, I believe. Unlike some "mainlines", his airline didn't give away all it's scope for a few more dollars.
