UAL fires at SWA in DEN

[GuppyWN]

Hey SWA/FO,

My brother. Do us all a favor. Vigorously defend the company........... while acting more like a professional. Your childish, obnoxious and rude comments are growing old. You can still be productive and debate and even attack without being a total jerk.

Gup

 

[RJ_Driver]

Amen.

 

[SWA/FO]

Thanks for the help Gup.

 

[Chest Rockwell]

I am afraid that swa/fo acting like a professional would be just that. An act.

Flopgut said it best on post #96.
I tried but but I could not find one.

 

[SWA/FO]

Thanks Joan.....You guys are hurting my feelings.... its not that hard. I have found one for you, this is even from this thread:

I think some airlines wait until the day of travel to assign emergency exit row seats.... That could be a good way to get your seat of choice.

Now that was really bad, huh? SWA/FO stands by what he types...imp:

 

[ePilot22]

Lady Luck

Depends on how you define luck. I think it was 90% luck, but that is just me.

How do you define luck? The best I've heard, LUCK is: When preparation meets opportunity. Makes sense.

Sorry, I'm not a major guy, if fact I don't even fly for an airline (but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night). I started reading this thread because I'm an instuctor in DEN and with SWA coming to DEN, it interested me.

However, LUCK happens to be used, called, told or claimed like it's something that just happens because it happens. (Like something else we all know about!)

Let me explain. There's a CFI at my school that has been LUCKY. He's built his time, experience and multi very quickly and with quality. Everybody says he's been LUCKY. Why? Because he has something we want, but have not achived yet or as quickly.

However, he's quite prepared. He's a great instructor, very knowledgeable, professional and respectful. He also takes advantage of the opportunities that come his way.

LUCKY? Yes, but only because his preparation meets opportunity. Maybe SW has been LUCKY as well? I think so.


EDIT: One other thing, I think SWA/FO likes to be the Radier's fan at the Bronco game. He's just there to ruffle feathers and get under people's skin. Annoying, sure. Amusing...absolutely!


eP.

 

[GuppyWN]

SWA/FO BRO. I'll go down swingin' with you cause that's what brothers do. But I'd at least like us to win the arguement with tact instead of name calling.

EPilot. Thanks for the levity. Those of us at (insert your favorite carrier) are indeed lucky. Some of us are even good Good luck in your career.

Gup

 

[SWA/FO]

Gup, some of us did better in english then others... Why didn't you tactfully stand up when that scab mech took a cheap shot at us. Sure could have used your polite words, then.

You know how the PM system works here? I would have used it if I was calling you out...we are brothers after all, SWAPA forever!!!!

 

[1BigRodeo]

While most of SWA FO's coworkers wince at his need to enflame during his rants, we all must remind ourselves of some simple facts. There are those who have, and those who will......fill in the blank.

We in this industry are so quick to dole out criticism and point fingers, or just take pride in the hardships of another. We are no safer (in analogy only) than the 18 and 19 year old privates walking patrols in the city streets of Fallujah or Bahgdad. The economy is our insurgency, and the management is our IED. Taking our eye off the ball to criticize, ridicule, or pass judgement on another just put your foot on the tripwire linked to that cinderblock made of C-4 that the engineers(union leadership) missed on their sweep, then BOOM, your the one on the c17 to Germany. Those who have and those who will.....fill in the blank.


SWAFO, come down off the ridge brother. You arent making us look any better by defending attacks on this board with the ammo youre toting. Winning arguments with facts minus emotion is the only way to maintain class and honor in a world lacking both.

 

[SWA/FO]

so how soon till SWA runs one off the end of a runway in Denver??

Did any of you politically correct type folks see this post? So when I respond to this guy, all of the sudden I'm a bad guy? After reading my replies to this "bad dude" and "inappropriate response" (to use different words) you guys have determined, I'm on top of the World, my @%^t doesn't stink? You guys could not be more wrong, becuase I'm not on top of the World and it stinks.

I wasn't even talking to you guys, it was to HIM. So I like to swear, who cares. Then you guys jump on me...WTFO.

I went to college!!! I'm the only 5-star super senior memeber of Flightinfo.com, show some respect. You guys need a hug or something? Whos next, tell me how far I will fall, how cocky I am, How I think I'm better then yall?

(Disclaimer: that "I went to college" is something from the Spongebob cartoon and in no way was that ment to hurt anybody's feeling.)

 

[1BigRodeo]

His statement will eventually revisit him. They always do. Giving a response is gratification to those who wish to enflame. Why feed the fire, unless you are one and the same? If you are, please pick a different company to represent.

 

[SWA/FO]

You guys act like this is a PTL meeting.. We don't want to make anybody mad. What is this my 3 year old's play group? Is this like playing a game and not keeping score, so no one gets hurt?

If somebody says something that requires a response, one will be delivered. You guys don't have a problem giving me @#$t! What, are we running for political office here?
:smash:

 

[nimtz]

You guys act like this is a PTL meeting.. We don't want to make anybody mad. What is this my 3 year old's play group? Is this like playing a game and not keeping score, so no one gets hurt?

If somebody says something that requires a response, one will be delivered. You guys don't have a problem giving me @#$t! What, are we running for political office here?
:smash:

Buddy you really need another hobby. Pretty sad that it means nothing to you that your coworkers (who you think you are 'defending') are kindly telling you to stfu.

 

[SWA/FO]

thanks...... dude. thanks for your support.

 

[Chuck Yogourt]

You guys act like this is a PTL meeting.. We don't want to make anybody mad. What is this my 3 year old's play group? Is this like playing a game and not keeping score, so no one gets hurt?

If somebody says something that requires a response, one will be delivered. You guys don't have a problem giving me @#$t! What, are we running for political office here?
:smash:

SWA FO: United does not want to hear about SWA. They don't know how to beat you because there is no way in hell they can. So naturally, you are gonna step on some once proud but now Bankrupt egos. Just keep firing back at them and to hell with their "feelings". This is business, not a social gathering.

 

[banned username 1]

SWA FO: United does not want to hear about SWA. They don't know how to beat you because there is no way in hell they can. So naturally, you are gonna step on some once proud but now Bankrupt egos. Just keep firing back at them and to hell with their "feelings". This is business, not a social gathering.

Well, actually Chuck, for all of us except the Schadens, it IS a social gathering- kinda like one big family reunion. We have the doctors, the insurance salemen, the funny guys, the ladies, and of course, the brothers-in-law that are an unavoidable necessity.

 

[jetalc]

Gup, some of us did better in english then others... Why didn't you tactfully stand up when that scab mech took a cheap shot at us. Sure could have used your polite words, then.

You know how the PM system works here? I would have used it if I was calling you out...we are brothers after all, SWAPA forever!!!!

I think I'm about to vomit. Yep...here it comes! uke:

SWA/FO - I think it's great that you're so pumped about your company - SWA seems to be a successful and well-managed one, so your pride seems appropriate. However, please spare us your endless ranting about...well...nothing. Thank you, and have a nice day.

 

[SWA/FO]

I kinda got excited there for a bit. Sorry about that. I still stand by everything I typed, as long as it makes sense.