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01-22-2009 | 09:20 AM

#47

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Gets Off

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Originally Posted by JohnnyCochran

Sadly business is not about the kindness of the heart. I wish it was, but it never has and never will be. Most pax go on orbitz and search for the cheapest fair on whichever airline. They don't buy a more expensive ticket (most dont) on the airline that "needs one for the gipper".

From a business perspective both companies are better off and bedford may be a smart businessman.

So you're ok with this? You think 300 folks out of work at Midwest means they're better off now. WOW, talk about setting yourself and your brothers up for failure.

In the name of business a gentleman (loosely speaking) by the name of Lorenzo tore apart two companies less than 20 years ago, and created a precedent in labor commonly referred to as scabs now. In the name of business both J.O. and Hulas created alter egos that reinforced Lorenzo's legacy 15 years later.

And you have no proof that Midwest could've gone under, they could've easily secure financing elsewhere, just like Frontier, Northwest and USair a few years back.

Hey man I understand, it's probably not fun being a part of the outfit that's burying this industry head first, but don't lower yourself to his level by defending him.