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I don't get it.

 

Point was that to date they have not updated the preference list, but keep watching......

Keep searching new seats in new bases.

 

It took SEA 7ER but no NYC or ATL 330 yet.

 

It actually took SEA 7ER. That's fantastic!

I just recently had not one, but two computers crash. This may be a stupid question, but do we still have to use something like widget works to get DBMS at home? I would like to get back on line at home.

 

do you have to wait until after training to submit for per diem reimbursement?

 

No,

In fact if it goes over bid periods you have to submit it multiple times breaking it up accordingly. So, if you start training in Mar and it ends May 2nd, you submit for the period ending Mar 31, Apr 30 and then the days into May. The CPSC folks can really help here if you run into trouble.

 

Anyone try a pref with AMS, HNL or GUM?

 

What was part of the errant/mysterious post.....

 

As I said before, AMR is a fearsome competitor. They already have superior O&D hubs...the top 4 in the top 5 US metro areas, and 5 in the top 7. They own SA, which prints money.

By contrast, DAL only has 1 solid hub in the top 10 (ATL). That's right, one. Only two in the top 15.

If they were to buy someone like UAL, they would be untouchable. But that is a maybe/maybe not with anti-trust.

OTOH, they could buy JB, and lock up NYC, and relegate DAL to an also-ran staus. This would almost FORCE DAL to purchase ALK, because without it, the "four corners" scenario could be in serious jepardy, poison pill or no...

I don't think the UAL/LCC deal is as bad as everyone thinks. UAL traditionally has NEVER had a viable east coast presence. They've tried for years to make IAD work for them, and it has never gelled. What LCC brings (at least the east part) is a top 5 O&D market (PHL) and an excellent north/south connecting hub with an OK (not great) O&D catchement area. LCC also brings a really decent Carribbean presence, along with a decent number of European destinations.

If I were running things, if I did the UAL/LCC deal: I'd cut LAS loose, and pare back to a holding action in DEN and PHX, which are blood baths right now. I'd pair back IAD to a focus city and use DCA as my main driver in the area (slot controlled = $$$). Move the N/S connecting traffic to CLT.

With that said, a UAL/CAL deal would be a better option, though. Gives the combo 3 of the top 6 O&D markets. GREAT PAC and EUR coverage. Probably adequate SA coverage as I think UAL is sitting on some decent, unused SA authority that they used to run out of the MIA crew base.

DAL NEEDS the NYC slot swap done. It's a "must have". AMR can squish us there with not a lot of effort, and they are just starting to wake up. And they want payback for the JAL thing.

The ALK thing also needs to be done. It makes the whole west cost vunerable to a competitor that can pay the right cash. SWA could nuke the whole setup with what's in their petty cash box.

The debt getting paid down is being done so for a reason. They are preparing the war chest.

Nu

 

Nu, agree with your last.

DAL has a plan for LA, and it will probably reveal its head if/when the above happens.

DAL could quite possibly buy or acquire assets of three carriers.