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Old 09-28-2010 | 07:18 AM
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I'd like to say, and trust me I've been guilty of saying things that I truely regret posting, that I'm a little disappointed and embarrassed with a lot of the comments regarding SWA's purchase of AirTran. The comments come across as very arrogant and from atop the high horse. Sadly, our reputation among other pilot groups is exactly that.

SWA has a lot of momentum going their direction. I hope our company can truly learn from the SWA model of employer-customer appreciation-service relationship. This is a wake up call to everyone that we must continue to be the best at what we do. And we need to get over this N vs. S crap -- something which we're all guilty of.
Old 09-28-2010 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by DeadHead

Hard to tell what goes on in the DOT's thought process.
The DOT have a flat line EEG.. there is no activity there.
Old 09-28-2010 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
The difference is that these ATL controllers are our neighbors here in ATL. (We know where they live) It will take a lot more than pizza to buy off these guys.
All right man...I'll hold you to that!

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Old 09-28-2010 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy
I'd like to say, and trust me I've been guilty of saying things that I truely regret posting, that I'm a little disappointed and embarrassed with a lot of the comments regarding SWA's purchase of AirTran. The comments come across as very arrogant and from atop the high horse. Sadly, our reputation among other pilot groups is exactly that.

SWA has a lot of momentum going their direction. I hope our company can truly learn from the SWA model of employer-customer appreciation-service relationship. This is a wake up call to everyone that we must continue to be the best at what we do. And we need to get over this N vs. S crap -- something which we're all guilty of.
Very nice. Hope your brethren can tote the same line.
Old 09-28-2010 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
With LUV getting all of AAI's slots we should be able to do the original deal with no divestiture with expediency. There is no more room left between the DOT/DOJ and the wall. They have to give in. If they still try to fight this, it weakens their case.

I say it looks like Checkmate.
My second question here is, let's just say that the DOT/DOJ still refuse to give in. Time is money, and if they can drag this issue out in federal court over the next two years it will severely hamper abilities to compete in the NYC market during this time period.

What is the endgame here with the respect to the lawsuit. Will the DOT be forced to merely approve the deal under court mandate, or will the DOT be obligated by some type of fiscal restitution to DAL and LLC.
If the latter is the case, will that case have to be tried separately under a lawsuit?

Maybe some of the legal buffs on here have a better take on this one.
Old 09-28-2010 | 08:59 AM
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That depends on what LLC and DAL seek as penalties.
Old 09-28-2010 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by DeadHead
Maybe some of the legal buffs on here have a better take on this one.
Look for a settlement.
Delta is seeking a court ruling on who really "owns" those slots. Gov't. or airlines?
Both sides are probably nervous about what the answer might be.
Old 09-28-2010 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
That depends on what LLC and DAL seek as penalties.
Don't want to be the spelling police here, but US Airways is LCC (low cost carrier, how cute). LLC is limited liability corporation. I know it is obsessive, so I apologize.
Old 09-28-2010 | 09:52 AM
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Drawing lessons by 80:

Old 09-28-2010 | 10:03 AM
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Thanks 80. Guess it's pretty obvious the simple steps between 1 & 2. Is there a subtle message here on connecting the dots?
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