Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
Exactly. Like Goodman wrote, there is a TON of wiggle room. Just pick the excuse (oil, economy, health crisis) and the job cuts planned in advance will be executed without recourse, or remorse.
Besides, NWA's business is not trending in the right directions. Has anyone considered that this merger could be VERY BAD for Delta's future?
Northwest had a 12% profit margin in the third quarter, which was almost double the next closest airline. They essentially broke even last quarter, which is always a slow quarter, even with 100 dollar oil. Yeah, we're not growing much, if any, but those numbers don't support your statement.