Originally Posted by
SherpaLifter
So how's the future looking at SWA???? Deliveries deferred. Fleet size remaining flat. No growth in near future (beyond the AT acquisition). A reservation system which is the most outdated in the industry. Inability to get their act together for international flying for 2 or more years. Aging aircraft issues. Poor baggage handling stats. Highest absenteeism in the industry. Botched pilot SLI. Hmmmm.....
AirTran, on the other hand, has much better technology than SWA and has been doing international for several years. International expansion was just ramping up when SWA decided to eliminate a competitor by buying a well positioned, profitable major airline. And let's not forget who was the #1 Airline for past 2 years in the Airline Quality Ratings. SWA got a great airline, with great pilots, at a great price. Smart business move. Now, if they could just get their own house in order.
Sherpa,
So how is the future of YOUR SWA looking? Adjustments and changes take place based on an ever changing economic environment. Are the recent deferrals part of some envisioned conspiracy to disenfranchise the AT pilots? I personally don't think so but since you seem to have it all figured out.........
I will be the first to admit that we were/are jumping over dollar bills to get at pennies. I am personally embarrassed and am saying so publicly. Our reservation systems needs many things including replacement and the sooner the better. Now that we are the same company, I hope that those who have the expertise at AT will come forward and help ALL of us out. We are currently involved in fixing the problems and ask that everybody come onboard. Your poor mouthing SWA and chest thumping about how great AT WAS are tiresome. I know you are disappointed on how the SLI was resolved. If there is something positive you can contribute please do. Otherwise, I will ask the same question as I did when I started this thread. WILL you work for SWA? Or will you be the Whaaaaamaster's little evil twin. I have seen your posts and believe you are willing to pull your weight. If I am wrong than please go somewhere else. As I have said before, IT is really that simple.
The Oscar