Originally Posted by
proletariatav8r
Because I'd still rather work for a watered down Southwest/Airtran than most other airlines. How's that for a vote of confidence in the remaining career options. I could elaborate, but I'd repeat what has been stated, ad-nausea, about the other carriers, and why they are not an attractive options for a long career with the least chance of furlough/ labor strife.
Do I think that it’s going to be smooth all the time there? No, but the management there has proved repeatedly that they are more enlightened than other airline leadership, to put it mildly.
So when you have been throwing gear on the same airplane for 18-19 years, come on back and let's see if you still feel this way.. good on ya if you do.. one thing you will learn about this industry.. it is cyclical. You're up today.. down tomorrow. EVERYBODY goes thru this, and SWA is not immune. Best of luck.