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Old 04-28-2022 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Excargodog
I actually think the attrition at everything below the Big Three caught all the management people by surprise. For that matter, I think the attrition at the regional feed caught even the legacies by surprise. Even SWA is having difficulty with attrition.

A whole lot of growth plans are probably being reformulated right now.
Company's will need to compete for talent. It's what they would do if they were having a hard time attracting executive talent, but somehow they don't understand how this works for those that drive the planes?

An airline that reported a couple days ago reduced it's growth forecast dramatically, and had to report significantly higher CASM because of the lower growth rate. Basically they have to spread their fixed costs over fewer flights and are getting lower utilization of assets. It's clear for a growth company that less growth will force higher CASM, so why not just spend the money it takes to compete for the bus drivers?
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Old 04-28-2022 | 01:07 PM
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According to management, we actually have a surplus of pilots. Also, the Australian E3 visa program is exciting. No need to worry about anything, guys!

Also, the merger is super exciting, and also don’t ask any questions about it.
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Old 04-28-2022 | 01:10 PM
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In fairness, the best aircraft in the world during the past pandemic of this magnitude were the Sopwith Camel and the Fokker Triplane. It’s not like anyone today has a whole lot of corporate memory on how to handle it.
One might then surmise that business as usual is not the way to approach it. I would be more forgiving if they at least thought outside the box. B6 gets partial credit for this as they’re buying planes and pilots. NK seems to think shouting 5th biggest! Is enough to overcome their pathetic pay structure and lengthening upgrade times.

(Insert Price is Right Fail theme)
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Old 04-28-2022 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by FNGFO
One might then surmise that business as usual is not the way to approach it.
People tend do do what they know - what worked for them in the past - until they DO fail.

Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt…
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Old 04-30-2022 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Excargodog
People tend do do what they know - what worked for them in the past - until they DO fail.

Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt…
it’s also a place in Australia

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial_Bay
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Old 04-30-2022 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Halon1211
it’s also a place in Australia

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial_Bay
You taught me something new. Thanks. Will try not to drop it in polite society.
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Old 05-02-2022 | 04:19 AM
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Looks like Spirit Animal is back on the menu, boys. NK rejected JBs offer.
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Old 05-02-2022 | 04:26 AM
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Looks like Spirit Animal is back on the menu, boys. NK rejected JBs offer.
Does this mean we’ve seen the last of bluedriver and his endless array of wisdom?
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Old 05-02-2022 | 04:33 AM
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Does this mean we’ve seen the last of bluedriver and his endless array of wisdom?
Not yet.
They just tossed their double Hail Mary. B6 is scared to death of this merger.

JetBlue Submits Enhanced Superior Proposal to Acquire Spirit | Business Wire
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Old 05-02-2022 | 04:34 AM
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Not yet.
They just tossed their double Hail Mary. B6 is scared to death of this merger.

JetBlue Submits Enhanced Superior Proposal to Acquire Spirit | Business Wire
And Spirit already rejected it.
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