Originally Posted by
SOTeric
Gawd you sound like all the other broken records.
UALs not going away. You are not picking up any pieces. You are not getting a bunch of cheap jets and abandoned routes.
Sorry, looks like you'll have to earn it the hard way; don't rely on getting something at the expense of others.
Cheers.
I don't think you really understand the scope of the reality that UA is in right now. Based on UA's current cash position and it's operating cost in relation to it's revenue stream, the company will most likely be forced into bankruptcy in the next 6-9 months. If you look at CAL by contrast, they are not bleeding at the same rate as UA, and the operating costs are much lower. Hence, "the wait for the chips to fall", and acquire United under much more attractive terms. If this is the case, then I can almost assure you that this will turn out like the America West/USair fiasco in terms of seniority integration.
One can only hope that both sides have learned the lessons from USair, and that the employees at the company being acquired are always at a disadvantage based on career expectations.
Best of luck to both.