Originally Posted by
John Carr
Its been proven, a 10 year (or any other “longer” duration) deal doesn’t me squat. Will be renegotiated/terminated before than anyway. Plus the devils in the details regarding the terms/conditions of deal. Usually a very one way street, in favor of the customer, THE LEGACY.
Agreed.
Yet during the bankruptcies, and after, it was a fact ours (and other legacy management) was 100% perfectly content with.
I said/posted it elsewhere, Gordon’s premise has yet to STILL see fruition.
145 is simply less crappy to ride in than a -200. Depending on operator, not as frequently weight restricted, etc.
Sadly, the mechanisms in place that kept the COEX/XJT 145 operating so well fell by the wayside over a decade ago under Jeffrey.
Gordon's main premise was "achieve a labor cost advantage." Fact: Gordon never made money unless his pilots worked for 30% less than competitors. Gordon ran a sweat shop.
Gordon said "check mate." when merger announced. But, too many other factors have occurred to have his vision come through. More and more consolidation.