Originally Posted by
CousinEddie
That vision you speak of is called a business plan. One that ensured that they could operate between any markets at a profit at fares that led to red ink for the higher cost competition. If SWA pilots had just flown airplanes without an understanding of the business plan, they would have demanded a Legacy style contract long ago: a pension plan, 78 hours of pay for 40 hours of flight time for the month, and on and on.
Ok - I'll let you win - the SW pilots are good managers and taught Herb a few things. When are you quiting the "new united" to go work for SW. I'm sure they are waiting for your input. Keep in mind you'll just be a tool in another box - no more!