Why can't these boys understand that labor costs are the one area where management can cut with impunity. The can't cut the cost of money, capital or fuel.
So when a Skybus, VX or B6 shows up, they make the cuts where they need to compete. Wages, benefits and work rules.
Simple.
Why is that so hard for some of you out there to understand. Is it a coincidence that UAL and USAir used the bankruptcy court to reduce their narrowbody pay rates to B6 levels? And you don't seriously doubt they'll do anything in their power to drop to VX rates (if VX gets off the ground) and then to Skybus rates?
In fact, they may just skip VX and go straight to Skybus.
Thanks guys. Thanks for stabbing us in the back. And you expect me to give you a free ride to work?