Originally Posted by
av8tiongeek
^^^^this^^^^
Let's just say an acquisition was considered and was in the works for the past several years. The 787 order was a Kelly move to get the houses in order.
Kind of a stretch don't ya think?
HA orders 10 787 for long haul international routes, utilizes a fleet of 330's, has a deal in the works with JAL for more Japan routes, is about to receive their 16th NEO. And flies 717 interisland.
SWA has all 737's with no intention of diverging from this according to current mgmnt, considers South of the boarder and Jamaica as their international flying, offers no premium cabin or service.
I know HA is only worth 1.5 billion and could be purchased by any airline for less than Delta paid for Comair in 1999, but come on seriously? The only thing that 787's and SWA have in common is Boeing.