Originally Posted by
johnso29
Look at their route structure. Is it a hub and spoke system? Does SWA operate multiple fleet types? Do they fly around the world? Do they pay for their pilots type ratings?
I never said SWA pilots were not in our peer group. YOU put those words in my mouth. I said Southwest the airline and Delta the airline were not comparable.
So because the hub and spoke doesn't seem to be the most profitable way to run an airline then they can't be compared? Weak argument for bad management decisions.
1 airplane vs. multiple. Once again weak and that's up to management. Remember they have 2 right now and getting rid of one and you guys are adding another type rather than getting more of what you have.
International shouldn't be a factor because that should pay for itself. If it's a loosing product then once again bad management.
Type ratings I'll give you that as a cost savings but they still do the exact same thing as the majors just minus first class.