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12-30-2015 | 06:26 PM

#1091

dawgdriver

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http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-allegiant-orlando-sanford-flights-diverted-20151230-story.html

12-30-2015 | 07:50 PM

#1092

LavStink

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Without Bingo, they're going to have to replace EG's frontal lobe with one that is preprogrammed to maintain to our pilot group that this is all normal, and they have all the same problems with their 80s over at DL and AA.

12-31-2015 | 02:31 AM

#1093

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Originally Posted by BlackCloud

So I heard the story from the crew and what this Tool Bag didn't say or doesn't know is the AAY crew was delayed on the gate waiting for SWA to be unloaded because they have priority (Man those pizza's come in handy).

If you mean to say that the same ground handler services both airlines and they handled SWA first, no one should be surprised that they took care of the airline which undoubtedly pays them better.

If you were describing something else, I guess I didn't follow.

12-31-2015 | 03:51 AM

#1094

Packrat

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From: 7th green

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Originally Posted by sqwkvfr

If you were describing something else, I guess I didn't follow.

He's quoting an old pilot urban legend that says SWA throws pizza parties for ATC, ground support, whoever and that gets them expedited handling. It's utter B.S. but you'd be amazed at the number of pilots who swear to it.

12-31-2015 | 07:07 AM

#1095

Iowa Farm Boy

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From: 737 FO

Allegiant Flight from Orlando to Cedar Rapids Diverted to Chattanooga

12-31-2015 | 07:48 AM

#1096

viper548

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From: A-320

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Originally Posted by Packrat

My instructor for my CFI rating was at the time a tower controller at an airport served by SWA. He confirmed SWA does have pizza sent to the tower. This was 13 years ago, not sure if it's still true.

12-31-2015 | 08:04 AM

#1097

BeatNavy

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Originally Posted by Packrat

Who do you fly for? Just curious.

12-31-2015 | 08:07 AM

#1098

captjns

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From: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar

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Originally Posted by Packrat

Wouldn't bet on it if I were you. It's amazing how breadsticks and cognac and tips will get the attention of the ground handlers at the small airports.

12-31-2015 | 09:09 AM

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Italianaviator

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Originally Posted by Packrat

The rumor in PHL is that SWA bought a flat screen tv for the ATC break room. How else do you explain 30 Airways planes waiting to take off and an SWA plane comes out of nowhere and is cleared for departure first.

Its just business, good business at that

12-31-2015 | 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Italianaviator

Its just business, good business at that

Ah, someone gets my point, thank you!

If a business treats its employees and business partners poorly, they shouldn't be surprised when said folks either reciprocate in kind or at least fail to go the extra mile.