Originally Posted by
tyler durden
To be fair, the airlines you use as a comparison invest and do their best to prevent the avoidable and predictable catastrophes Allegiant finds acceptable. I would love to see a Delta crew with 3 separate gate returns 😂. Questions would be asked and heads would roll. Accountability is not a punchline over there (neither is Platinum).
Management tries to convince us that evacuations, engine failures, flight control failures, and smoke-filled cabins are normal and in line with industry norms. Doesn't seem normal to me. Other than pilots, theres no accountability, which is why the same occurences are in the news every other day. Nothing changes.
We should probably steer clear of comparing ourselves to Delta and United. While we invest in shareholders, they invest in people, training, infrastructure, and yes, maintenance. They might even own a hanger or two.
You are absolutely correct, and I would never compare Allegiant to any of those carriers, especially when it comes to maintenance. They are all in a league above Allegiant. I wasn't sure whether full of luv was being sarcastic or not, but in my previous life I flew as a regional for a couple of those carriers and I remember feeling very embarrassed having to walk by their passengers as we went to the hotel. I just wanted to be clear that I feel no different walking by Allegiant customers as I did back in my regional days.