Originally Posted by
DirkDiggler9999
Completely agree. The article specifically states they are looking for new orders by 2030 which gives SWA time to prepare internally for the addition to its fleet. SWA has always been particular about protecting its brand. To add NK to the SWA brand does not make sense at all. The AirTran acquisition taught SWA some things and it makes me wonder that SWA thinks twice about repeating that mistake.
Boeing let them down and put them at risk. I believe Southwest (SWA) wants to diversify its fleet, and they have stated so publicly. Furthermore, smart money agrees with me that Spirit should be—and will be—sold. You don’t buy 5% of the company, push for an examiner, and amend your disclosure statement insisting on a sale if you think Spirit is going to be liquidated.
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