Originally Posted by
Purple Drank
what makes me miserable is the knowledge that so many of my coworkers are so hooked on widget-infused crack that they can't even see straight.
Don't work at SWA then. You'd be even MORE miserable.
Originally Posted by
Purple Drank
let's take a real look at how much C2012 will increase our productivity and reduce the number of pilots required. no, I'm not talking about DALPA's nonsensical numbers.
You mean work rules that haven't even kicked in yet? Do you have sensible numbers that prove
your claim? Again, don't go to SWA as they're more productive then us.
Originally Posted by
Purple Drank
let's take a look at the growth of skyteam flying. heck, we don't have to go any farther than Alaska.
You mean their 17 airplanes of growth they announced today? Have you seen what's happening to AF? Have you seen how they're shrinking, and having some of their flying farmed to a low cost subsidiary? Perhaps we should joint OneWorld who just welcomed Qatar into their family?
Originally Posted by
Purple Drank
oh, and it's going to be virtually impossible to hire qualified replacements on a 1-for-1 basis with upcoming retirements. so how's that growth going to happen?
How so? They're are thousands of RJ drivers out there who are more then qualified. Now the RJ operators? They're likely in trouble WRT to replacing attrition.
Originally Posted by
Purple Drank
johnson29, be honest now. do you believe our seniority list will grow over the next 10 years?
Grow? I certainly didn't think it would grow post merger. Not in the first 5-7 years. After that? Who knows? We could merge again.