Originally Posted by
e6bpilot
Much like the hurt feelings over the shark sculpture, this thread will certainly be quickly derailed.
If Alaska hasn't figured it out yet (they have), Southwest is it's single biggest competitor for the west coast market. They want to be THE west coast airline and are throwing capacity in that direction. They have opened up a growing crew base where Alaska is shrinking and Alaska has responded to that competition by darkening the skies with SkyWest 175s.
It should come as no surprise to anyone at either airline that management at either airline is concerned about what their competitors are up to and how to counter their chess moves.
What I don't understand is why pilots care and take it so personally.
i don’t take it personally. If you don’t understand why I care, then you’re either a SWA pilot, or, not in the game at all. It’s business. Our business. And it affects how we pay our bills. If you are an employee of a business and don’t care about how a competitor could negatively impact your livelihood and thus, pay attention.... then you’re a moron.