Merger in jeopardy...
07-09-2013, 11:30 AM
#11
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Don't listen to the media and all these people whining about the merger. They are all upset because they will have to finally pay a fair price for a ticket.
It's finally time for people to pay for the luxury of flying and quit getting dirt cheap fares at the expense of the industry and its employees. This might mean a few won't be able to fly anymore (like those you see boarding wearing their PJ's and furry house shoes), but if you can't afford it, buy a ticket on Greyhound.
It's finally time for people to pay for the luxury of flying and quit getting dirt cheap fares at the expense of the industry and its employees. This might mean a few won't be able to fly anymore (like those you see boarding wearing their PJ's and furry house shoes), but if you can't afford it, buy a ticket on Greyhound.
07-14-2013, 07:05 AM
#13
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Originally Posted by texaspilot76
Don't listen to the media and all these people whining about the merger. They are all upset because they will have to finally pay a fair price for a ticket.
It's finally time for people to pay for the luxury of flying and quit getting dirt cheap fares at the expense of the industry and its employees. This might mean a few won't be able to fly anymore (like those you see boarding wearing their PJ's and furry house shoes), but if you can't afford it, buy a ticket on Greyhound.
It's finally time for people to pay for the luxury of flying and quit getting dirt cheap fares at the expense of the industry and its employees. This might mean a few won't be able to fly anymore (like those you see boarding wearing their PJ's and furry house shoes), but if you can't afford it, buy a ticket on Greyhound.
07-14-2013, 08:20 AM
#14
Flies With The Hat On
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Originally Posted by Night Hawk 6
Yes the cost of flying today is very low compared to what it was many years ago however when people used to get dressed to travel the airlines also tried to provide a product that was superior to their competitors. Ever since the airline industry was Walmartized by the likes of Bob Crandall, Frank Lorenzo and Herb Kelleher, and since the idea of "dress for success" has been replaced by "casual" Fridays, Mondays, etc. the only way airlines choose to attract customers is through price, cheap tickets paid for by a pilot force willing to accept crumbs. Very sad.
I had lunch yesterday in NYC with a person who just got promoted to head her worldwide division. She kept asking me about which airline she should fly for better rewards. I immediately asked "what is your favorite airline and where will you fly to most?"
"Cathay Pacific is my favorite... Hong Kong three times, London eight and Germany five times annually... plus other unexpected trips like Miami or Los Angeles."
Next I asked where she expects to be living in 5 years. "London"
I never mentioned American Airlines as everyone at the table had Skyteam Status, but I said that "Cathay Pacific is oneWorld and so is British Airways, so I would suggest you focus on flying an alliance that will give you the best status on your favorite airline Cathay and the airline of your future—British Airways."She couldn't agree more.
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