Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
02-14-2012 | 08:16 AM
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Fair enough. I would still like to ask them if they made the right decision in a few years though. There could be furloughs at FedEx.. or SWA.. or wherever they went.. but I think DAL is going to take off like a rocket when that debt number gets below $10B.. we will see....
As far as working over in the UAE, my best friend from college is working a security type job (he disappeared into the black world when we were still in the USAF and I haven't know what he does since) in Abu Dhabi. I went and hung out with him for a couple of weeks last year and it's a weird place. No, western women don't have to "suit up" (his words, the locals don't wear all that stuff at home). Dubai very neat and clean (ie very new) but you're still just the hired help and you're talents are welcome but you're not.......if that makes any since.
And, lastly, what has been said for tax stuff is way off. He makes BIG bucks and I can tell you his taxes are a mess. His US corporation takes care of all of it and they are at least 2 years behind.
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02-14-2012 | 08:25 AM
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02-14-2012 | 08:41 AM
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Check THIS out! Pretty much sums how much time got cut in NY...
Oh wait, sitting on a jumpseat for a month........I guess that is like a rock
02-14-2012 | 08:55 AM
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Who needed who is completely irrelevant. The fact of the matter in this acquisition scenario the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. AirTran offered improvements to Southwest's capabilities and vice versa. The combined company is better positioned for growth than either of the stand alone corporations were separate.
Many on this thread have hypothesized stagnation and increasing outsourcing at SWA. Increased outsourcing will require huge scope give aways from SWAPA. Anything is possible, but I have a hard time seeing a scenario where SWAPA has a desire to go down a road that has proven to be incredibly devastating to multiple other pilot groups. Only time will tell.
Many on this thread have hypothesized stagnation and increasing outsourcing at SWA. Increased outsourcing will require huge scope give aways from SWAPA. Anything is possible, but I have a hard time seeing a scenario where SWAPA has a desire to go down a road that has proven to be incredibly devastating to multiple other pilot groups. Only time will tell.
02-14-2012 | 09:01 AM
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Fair enough. I would still like to ask them if they made the right decision in a few years though. There could be furloughs at FedEx.. or SWA.. or wherever they went.. but I think DAL is going to take off like a rocket when that debt number gets below $10B.. we will see....
When is it anticipated to go below $10B?
Has the debt pay down been on a regular schedule, or more sporadic as dollars are available?
Thanks!
02-14-2012 | 09:02 AM
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World just furloughed 25 and their holding company is in CH11.
I would not use World as an example as to where to bail to. A few foreign carriers that have growth for the next decade, or FDX and possibly SWA. FDX and SWA have their own issues coming; FDX with unmanned drones carrying cargo(yes its coming) and cabotage, and SWA with the fact that they are at the top and no one is jumping over them, yet.
Oh and apparently ATL and MIA are on the short list of American cities that EK will be flying to. Wonder how our DXB flights will fare once that happens.
I would not use World as an example as to where to bail to. A few foreign carriers that have growth for the next decade, or FDX and possibly SWA. FDX and SWA have their own issues coming; FDX with unmanned drones carrying cargo(yes its coming) and cabotage, and SWA with the fact that they are at the top and no one is jumping over them, yet.
Oh and apparently ATL and MIA are on the short list of American cities that EK will be flying to. Wonder how our DXB flights will fare once that happens.
Price might just be right! And they have a lot of Gov contracts. Just sayin!
02-14-2012 | 09:03 AM
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Anybody got a summary of what JG had to say in the ATL ops visit today?
02-14-2012 | 09:03 AM
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I believe the goal is to be at $10B by the end of 2013. Management is being very aggressive in paying down debt. It's all in the 2012 Flight Plan & earnings calls. They pay it down regularly. Less debt means less $$$ spent on interest.
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