SWA or Delta

[John Pennekamp]

Has Southwest ever furloughed?

Has Southwest never gone a whole year without profits?

Has Southwest ever been bankrupt?

Has Southwest ever sacrificed profits for "market share"?

Has Southwest ever been run by a corporate raider with the BOD's consent?

Now ask these questions about Delta. The legacy carriers are cyclical, and within 10 years, they will be back in bankruptcy.

Besides, will you really look good in the double breasted coat? Who does, unless you're a Russian submarine captain?

 

[goahead]

BTW I am very happy with my choice. I have not had a second thought.

Of course not since you've been there what like a month and are still in training....


SOUTHWEST

 

[ACL65PILOT]

True, but I do not subscribe to the party lifestyle at SWA.

 

[Prop2Jet]

Well sounds like you are a girl

So do this: Take one job and if it sucks leave half way through training and go to the other company!

Don't worry Fedx and UPS will always take you if it does not work out.

 

[norskman2]

Not that current regional pilots don't have good opinions on this question, and yes, it's obvious from the answers that many DAL/SWA pilots troll the regionals board, but you might want to try posting the question on the Majors board as well.

 

[Prop2Jet]

OOO yah and if you are not a girl wow congrats!

 

[GogglesPisano]

You're asking the wrong people. Don't disappoint the 5-year-old still inside you. Follow your heart.

 

[Heavy Set]

Up until 9-11 and the questionable dealings of some of their top managment, Delta was probably the strongest airline out there, with constant profits. I think they learned a lot about what went wrong, and have now decided on an approach with a better mix of international and domestic flights. When the dollar is weak, like right now, Delta gets more passengers from Europe and other countries to fly to the USA where things are a bargain. When that is reversed, they will fly people from the USA to international destinations.

Next, you have to look at how Southwest and Delta will handle future competition. How will the new low cost carriers affect them, like Skybus and Virgin Am ? I would also look at the type of flying they do and see if you want to do that the rest of your career. Good luck with your choice.

 

[Soverytired]

the better question is: which one has the sooner furlough date?

Answer: delta

Maybe. Going to be lots of retirement going on at Delta. You'll probably move up faster at Delta than at Southwest.

And Delta (unlike United, for example), really put it's house in order during the BK.

 

[Soverytired]

True, but I do not subscribe to the party lifestyle at SWA.

I thought I was the only one who had that reservation.

Guess that makes two of us.