Originally Posted by
757HI
You got it. The fAA people have a real awakening coming.
Especially the pilots. The fAA pilots (and other labor groups) were so desperate to get rid of Horton, they have no idea what they just got themselves into.
You hit the nail right on the head.
Originally Posted by
757HI
Although, to Parker's credit: he makes money, gets good margins, and can sweet talk investors into giving us money at good rates. All good traits to have in a chief executive.
That's the one thing Parker could do that Horton couldn't (or didn't, anyway.) I mentioned the same thing while on AA jumpseats and the AA guys respect that, at least, about Parker. They said Crandall was the same way...not necessarily "nice" to labor groups, but at least he knew how to run an airline and make money. They were looking forward to Parker making the airline successful again. I guess that's a good point...we can't get paid well if the airline isn't working!