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Old 05-29-2020 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by OTZeagle1
We are not Southwest, we do not have Southwest cost structure. We are determined to survive this and take advantage on the backside. We are not looking to become one of the big 4, we are about responsibly growing our brand.
”We are not Southwest” - 💯 true. They’re aggressively responsible. We’re passively responsible.

“We are determined to survive this and take advantage on the backside.” - How? I’ve heard only one “plan” since I’ve been here. “Most West Coast”, and we packed up that slogan like a cheap suit and retrenched SEA long before the Covid. And, I know I’ve heard that “we don’t like to Telegraph our moves/plans. We keep our cards close to our vest.” Passive aggressive? Ok! But JUST passive?

“....we are about responsibly growing our brand.” - to WHOM? The part of PNW market that doesn’t already use us, is unfamiliar with our product?

Before Covid, SEA seemed like it was in full on panic mode to save gates from being allocated to Delta. The big four are gonna be quite a bit leaner in the aftermath too. With a serious reduction in International flying. I would think our little gold nugget of PNW and AK flying would look pretty appetizing to one or more carriers to go after and try and recoup some of their Covid loss.

I’m not taking a “tone” here at all. I’m just saying that words are empty and if “ifs” and “buts” were candy and nuts we’d ALL have a Merry Christmas.”

I dont doubt our ability financially to produce dividends. But, I’ll believe we’re gonna do that through gaining market share when I see it.
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