Originally Posted by
1Seat 1Engine
If we look at all the airline mergers that have happened in the last decade, I would argue that none of them have gone "as planned".
When comparing the other relevant data points, I think that the SWA/AT merger is moving along at an above average pace.
SWA has said publicly that it will take them about 2 years to get everything sorted and straightened out. That sounds about right. From a
business perspective, having the SL done and the employee piece done (while not necessarily pretty from the perspectives of individual employees), SWA is ahead of the power curve compared to other companies. That part alone is huge and will enable swa to continue to be a player for emerging opportunities.
So, I am not a regular basher and agree, SWA is generally ahead of the game.