Originally Posted by
Eric Stratton
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.
What's your argument when Delta or any other hub and spoke airline makes more money then SWA? Who is making the poor decisions then?
Originally Posted by
Eric Stratton
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.
I see. So how do you intend to serve JFK-TLV or JFK-ACC with a 737? And Delta is taking deliveries of MD90's and B737's. Both types we already have.
Originally Posted by
Eric Stratton
International shouldn't be a factor because that should pay for itself. If it's a loosing product then once again bad management.
So international should pay for itself, but domestic shouldn't? It's called route management. If it's profitable, you keep it. If not, bye-bye. It doesn't matter if it's domestic or not.
Originally Posted by
Eric Stratton
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.
They really don't. The SWA operation is different on many levels. Also, Delta seems to be making money just fine. So your poor management argument isn't really holding water.