Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
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We have had two good quarters including what the earnings will be tomorrow. We still have 14 billion and debt. If we can continue to pay down our debt at the current rate, and continue to show quarters that have margins in the 7-8% range (at a min), yep, we can expect to see more money offered off the bat. (Can only help us and not hurt us)
What happens next year is anyone's guess. In 2009 we projected a billion dollar profit in late 2008, and then lost a ton. Anything is possible.
The guidance tomorrow will be important for us to look at. DAL should have a decent year next year. If we keep doing the right thing DAL should be in a very good position going in to 2012. It is If, if, if.
Like I said, if DAL is making money for a six consecutive quarters it will bode well for us. Add to it a UCAL contract and maybe an AMR contract that improves on our current book, we can then expect the floor to continually move up. In the end a lot needs to happen between now and the time we forumulate our opener. Surveys will go out shortly and then we will have a really good idea what our group wants and what they are willing to do to get it.
Resolve and unity are important. If we have those, it can only help and not hurt.
What's magic about six quarters?
Wager: The surveys will be a complete waste of time. They will be worded so as to manage the group... again...
You talk of resolve and unity, but you know well where this is headed. And after the surveys come out and everybody is saying "It's my money, and I need it NOW!" are you gonna tell them to go call JG Wentworth? Or are you gonna start with the..."well, the company has 14 billion in debt, so don't get your hopes up" mantra. When does this end? I think the time is past where the Harvard MBAs need to start earning their millions, and start paying out on the promises that were made. JMO. And I think the time is past where our expectations keep getting managed downward. I know where you stand.