Originally Posted by
newKnow
Don't get me wrong.
I thought Sailing was saying that our current management previously had the mindset to bring the fleet down to three aircraft types.
Ala, if they did get more 747-400's, it wold be opposite of what they were thinking back when they made the statement.
I guess I read too much into what he was saying, because I don't really hear anyone currently saying they are looking for fleet simplicity.
New,
Previous (mostly) Management did - right up until they figured they would get millions in bonuses for a DAL/NW merger and had to quietly drop the whole Fleet Simplicity theme because it did not support a merger.
You missed my point which is this
- For either Fleet Simplicity or Fleet Versatility to work you need a management team disciplined enough to keep that as a priority for many years as the Fleet is developed.
In the past our management has changed directions overnight from Fleet Simplicity to Fleet Versatility and in my opinion for mostly self serving needs.
I am sure if it once again serves their needs they will once again display their amazing management dexterity and change directions 180 degrees overnight from Versatility to Simplicity as a goal.
In other words its total BS - They will tout the advantages and superiority of either strategy even though they are apparently conflicting.
Scoop