Originally Posted by hydra

There are some things that are obvious to even a lay aviation employee. For example, selling off a parts inventory and eliminating a preventative maintenance program is NOT a good idea for a fleet of over 400 airplanes, I don't care how much information you have. Eliminating high end on board amenities from airplanes that cost $25 million each is NOT a good idea. Purchasing an under performing, ugly, small, maintenance pig because of a good price point is NOT a good idea. Aggressively attacking your pilot labor force through intimidation and dubious terminations in NOT a good idea.
Some things are obvious to people who have spent a life time in the industry and pay attention. One doesn't need to be a CEO to figure some things out.