Originally Posted by DAL4EVER

Finance is trying to hold the line with cost containment. The downside in their eyes to the international expansion the past few years is that it costs a lot more to maintain than the domestic operation. As a result, I would not be surprised to see a lot more international cuts this fall. As we abandon these cities we will leave UAL/CAL with exclusivity in these markets. They will get increased corporate accounts because of this.

Glen wants to dominate the world and if we don't let him, I would be worrying about his exit. The fight will be whether we follow the current US corporate mantra of controlling costs for short term gains or looking at long term success that is achieved through a higher cost structure in the near term.