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Old 12-03-2012 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Wilbur Wright
I didn't even think it was legal for a US carrier to buy a foreign airline. I know the reverse is illegal at this time.

That's why Delta can only buy 49%...
Old 12-03-2012 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by nwaf16dude
49% of VA cost Singapore about $960,000,000 in 2000 (at current exchange rates)
True, but that value has likely declined due to the marginalization of VS through alliance buildups and BA winning the BMI game (what a boondoogle that was), and the fact that VS hasn't turned a profit in a while.
Old 12-03-2012 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by shiznit
True, but that value has likely declined due to the marginalization of VS through alliance buildups and BA winning the BMI game (what a boondoogle that was), and the fact that VS hasn't turned a profit in a while.

I hope we get to keep Branson, I want him to teach me to kite surf, with that same monkey on my back!
Old 12-03-2012 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Timbo
I hope we get to keep Branson, I want him to teach me to kite surf, with that same monkey on my back!
I like those kinds of monkeys!
Old 12-03-2012 | 07:37 AM
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I'm told Monkey tastes like...

Chicken!
Old 12-03-2012 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Timbo
That's why Delta can only buy 49%...
That's what I thought. That means it wouldn't be a merger, we wouldn't get to fly their planes or layover with their virgins.

If the Company’s ownership level (i.e., the percentage of ownership referred to in Section 1 B. 16. a.) in a foreign air carrier exceeds 25%, the Company flying block hours scheduled in any month between the United States and theany country ofto or from which the foreign air carrier operates from or to the United States,11 will not be less than the Company flying block hours scheduled between the two countries in the same month of the twelve-month period prior to the month in which the Company’s ownership level first exceeds 25%. The Company will be excused from compliance with this provision in the event a circumstance over which the Company does not have control is the cause of such non-compliance.
Old 12-03-2012 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Timbo
That's why Delta can only buy 49%...
EU rules cap foreign ownership at 49%.
Old 12-03-2012 | 08:19 AM
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Heyas,

FWIW, NWA owned a big slice of CAL, along with some pretty hefty veto rights, and there was never a merger there.

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Old 12-03-2012 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Wilbur Wright
That's what I thought. That means it wouldn't be a merger, we wouldn't get to fly their planes or layover with their virgins.
True but what I'd like to to know is: If we have "control" (per section 1.B.19), how does it affect us? I'm not a lawyer. My interpretations of our contract seldom seem to come true!! So I'd like to hear other opinions.

Denny
Old 12-03-2012 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Sink r8
I don't mind a discussion, but I just absolutely hate the personal attacks. Makes me feel like we're witnessing a joint venture in between the L&G and the ALPA forum.
Im sorry you feel that way. Im calling it how I see it. You and Rogue are both big boys, dont get too insulted.

Originally Posted by acl65pilot
I bought a second Ipad for just the Content Locker. Bought a 64 gb used one for 220 bucks and it works great.
As for Sink r8's request, my opinion is that the company should buy us the equipment since it is their initiative to drastically change the way our literature is being viewed (books-->electronic format). But since there are many pilots currently using their own personal devices, maybe I am in the 38% minority again

TEN
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