Bailout
Well, it’s been months since the bailout. I’m retired airline and find it unbelievable the government kept airlines afloat till the end of September....Really not sure why. Sure would’nt have happened in the 60’s and 70’s. The strong survive is the way it’s supposed to be but not anymore, I guess.
You airline boys don’t know how lucky you are ! |
Originally Posted by prat985
(Post 3074567)
Well, it’s been months since the bailout. I’m retired airline and find it unbelievable the government kept airlines afloat till the end of September....Really not sure why. Sure would’nt have happened in the 60’s and 70’s. The strong survive is the way it’s supposed to be but not anymore, I guess.
You airline boys don’t know how lucky you are ! |
No. He is correct. After this, I don't want to see a single ALPA article about government protectionism for any foreign airline.
We are very lucky to be crews in America. ALL across the world, crews have already been furloughed anywhere from 30-100%. Virgin Australia struggled and asked the Australian government for help. They were told to pound sand so off they went into receivership. Look at furloughs across the world, they are staggering. We are lucky we won't see that until Oct 1st. |
Originally Posted by prat985
(Post 3074567)
Well, it’s been months since the bailout. I’m retired airline and find it unbelievable the government kept airlines afloat till the end of September....Really not sure why. Sure would’nt have happened in the 60’s and 70’s. The strong survive is the way it’s supposed to be but not anymore, I guess.
You airline boys don’t know how lucky you are ! |
Originally Posted by ShyGuy
(Post 3074576)
No. He is correct. After this, I don't want to see a single ALPA article about government protectionism for any foreign airline.
We are very lucky to be crews in America. ALL across the world, crews have already been furloughed anywhere from 30-100%. Virgin Australia struggled and asked the Australian government for help. They were told to pound sand so off they went into receivership. Look at furloughs across the world, they are staggering. We are lucky we won't see that until Oct 1st. I can see your argument as it relates to NK, F9, Jblu, Sun C, Alligent though. Not sure why we all benefitted, but I'm very thankful. Seems like apples and oranges, mostly. |
Originally Posted by putzin
(Post 3074596)
Meh, using the government to build your airline is one thing, keeping critical infrastructure (ie freight moving) afloat during a crisis is another.
I can see your argument as it relates to NK, F9, Jblu, Sun C, Alligent though. Not sure why we all benefitted, but I'm very thankful. Seems like apples and oranges, mostly. |
Originally Posted by prat985
(Post 3074567)
Well, it’s been months since the bailout. I’m retired airline and find it unbelievable the government kept airlines afloat till the end of September....Really not sure why. Sure would’nt have happened in the 60’s and 70’s. The strong survive is the way it’s supposed to be but not anymore, I guess.
You airline boys don’t know how lucky you are ! |
Originally Posted by prat985
(Post 3074567)
Well, it’s been months since the bailout. I’m retired airline and find it unbelievable the government kept airlines afloat till the end of September....Really not sure why. Sure would’nt have happened in the 60’s and 70’s. The strong survive is the way it’s supposed to be but not anymore, I guess.
You airline boys don’t know how lucky you are ! If you’re a troll then well done and enjoy your weekend. |
Originally Posted by prat985
(Post 3074567)
Well, it’s been months since the bailout. I’m retired airline and find it unbelievable the government kept airlines afloat till the end of September....Really not sure why. Sure would’nt have happened in the 60’s and 70’s. The strong survive is the way it’s supposed to be but not anymore, I guess.
You airline boys don’t know how lucky you are ! AAL, UAL, and DAL would’ve furloughed 75% of their employees then probably still failed in that order. Some LCC’s would remain for domestic flying but our country and industry would’ve been devastated for decades. But yes...we all were lucky that there was a no furlough until October 1 clause. And the reason Virgin Australia is not being bailed out by a government is because they are not an Australian owned company. They have enough to worry about...why would they help Branson. Similar to how none of the foreign owned cruise lines received a bailout here. |
Originally Posted by prat985
(Post 3074567)
Well, it’s been months since the bailout. I’m retired airline and find it unbelievable the government kept airlines afloat till the end of September....Really not sure why. Sure would’nt have happened in the 60’s and 70’s. The strong survive is the way it’s supposed to be but not anymore, I guess.
You airline boys don’t know how lucky you are ! Does no one understand the history of the industry that we all now work in? |
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