Originally Posted by Albief15

Me.

First, I trust the Delta pilots with my life. I trust them when I send my kids out to join me skiing and they fly UM to join me on a layover.

Second, I see a value in protecting good, American jobs that pay a solid wage.

Third--I see a value in trying to keep the US the leader in all things aerospace. It helps create jobs. Having an aerospace nation means we have the people, resources, and infrastructure to prevail in combat if required. American airpower helped win WWII and has been our "force multiplier" in combat the last seventy years. A solid aerospace industry is vital to that, and our domestic airlines play a huge part in that as well.

Fourth--I've flown Delta to HKG, ATH, CDG, FRA, DXB, CGN, HNL, ANC, SCL, and a host of other cities around the globe. I've enjoyed their service, and the lie flat seats on the 777 are darn nice. The food and wine have been good. And the cabin crews were very nice.

So--I trust the pilots. I want to support the home team. I see a value in protecting and promoting American jobs at companies that ARE NOT SUBSIDIZED by their own government to create an uneven market.

I also have seen the KAL safety record. We have pictures at our company of some China Southern jets COVERED in snow that took off. We all saw the Asiana mishap over and over on TV. I'm not saying that these companies do not have some very professional crews, nor am I saying American pilots have not made mistakes too. But if you don't mind--my dollars are going to the home team, and my old military buddies, interview clients, and friends I've made along the way at Delta can plan on seeing my family there for a long time to come.

But hey...if the food is that good and that FA (that is NOT going to bang you, BTW...) is so important, enjoy your flight. I'll fly a sky team code-share when I have to, but will jumpseat on our own freighters to avoid flying on Emirates or Qatari.

If you want the rewards of our industry, you need to support OUR industry.