Originally Posted by
pilotgolfer
As an outsider looking in...it seems like the Air Tran purchase was the catalysts for LUV's downhill slide into becoming just another airline. Culture is evaporating, the koolaid is wearing thin, labor unrest has reared its ugly head, rapid movement has come screeching to a halt. Maybe the bean counters are happy...no wait, isn't he gone now?
I'm sure it had nothing to do with Management and contract negotiations! Only difference between Airtran management and Southwest management is the current CEO dresses in drag more often and is averse to any technology upgrades.