Originally Posted by
tsquare
I would have rather remained a stand alone DAL. It is what it is though. I am optimistic that we will close the gap on SWA pay. I am still not optimistic that we will see C2K rates however, because of AMR and the obama economy, but we will have to wait and see.
W Tee Eff! Because of AMR and the Obama economy ! ? !
First of all, we already had our turn in the C. 11 barrel. We have collectively given them a loan of over $ 1,000,000,000.00 per year from the south side alone.
Just because AMR was mismanged, is now in C. 11, and is going to scrub all of their debit does not mean we have to subsidize this fact by excepting less.
We already had our haircut. Because they are getting theirs does not mean we have to get back in line and get another one. Yes, perhaps AMR will emerge leaner with less debit and be a more formidable competitor. But, we gave that loan so Delta could be too. Perhaps they get fragmented or sold as is. Should we except less pay on the premise that they are emrging lean and mean only to see that happen?
And the Obama economy. I get it. Economy sucks and Europe has potential to get worse. I also get that in spite of this, Delta earned over 1 bil last year, is on track to do it again for '11 and forecasted even more earning$ for '12.
Thing is, there is always going to be the crisis or issue de jour that management will point to and scream about the sky falling while trying to manage your expectations.
Time to start managing theirs.
Don't sell yourselves short guys.