Originally Posted by
berge7f9
I am posting this thread not to bash anybody or call anybody out, but I would like to get an answer to this question. It must have been a couple of days ago, when I heard that once again United is back to its old tricks of losing many millions of dollars in its quarterly earnings reports. Back in 01, 02 , and 03, we all had the excuse of 9/11 this and 9/11 that. This time, its different as American, U.S. Airways, Continental, and pretty soon Delta are all reporting relatively descent news financially. There was another airline back in the 90s that carried this same type of trend: TWA. They seemed to be losing a bunch of money when other carriers were doing well.
What is wrong with United Airlines today?
Why are other majors doing better than United?
Where do you think UAL will be in 5, 10 years?
And most of all, what will happen to the aircraft, people, and local communities of (SFO, LAX, ORD, DEN, IAD) who would have much to lose if the company folds?
What are the chances of a merger with another carrier?
UAL has had inferior management for quite some time. Long before Tilton who might be a good "money man", but NOT a leader. A numbers cruncher.
However, the board of directors over the years is the real culprit.
Frankly, if it wasn't for the fact that they have had a great route structure, I think they would have been out of business some time ago. Of course, management has to be given credit for the route structure.
One of the biggest potential assets that UAL has always had is their work force, but management pays lip service to its employees.
The opposite is SWA, with their management that stays focused and recognizes the value of their work force, is the reason for their unparalleled success in the airliner industry.