Originally Posted by Trowserchilli

I think this article is telling about future bases. Specifically this paragraph:

"Philadelphia is a great success story for Frontier Airlines," said Flyr. PHL will be the fourth-largest airport station in the Frontier network this summer after Denver, Orlando, and Las Vegas, he said.

Link to SJU flying.

Frontier launches nonstop flights from PHL to San Juan, with $59 fares

Originally Posted by SUX4U

The caps got my attention. Is Frontier indeed more profitable then United? I couldn't find any 2016 financial earnings for Frontier. I'd be curious to see the numbers used that prove your statement to be true.

Originally Posted by Salukipilot4590

Profit MARGIN, probably yes.

Profit in DOLLARS, probably not.

Originally Posted by 1900luxuryliner

Basic financials are available through the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

In 2016:

United produced a Net Income of 2,691 million on 36,540 million of Operating Revenue. As a percentage, 7.3%.

Frontier produced a Net Income of 189 million on 1,683 million of Operating Revenue. As a percentage, 11.2%.

Originally Posted by A319

Wow. I think I must clarify what I mean. I definitely want us to be compensated as best we can be. I certainly want as much money in my pocket as I can get, especially with the company making as much money as it is. I am not "anti-union" by any means, I fully support our unions efforts and our pilot group. My whole point is that wearing a lanyard isn't going to solve any problems. And it certainly isn't anyone's business if I wear a lanyard or not. Also, it's no ones business if I start the APU or single engine taxi, that's my decision. However, I do support our efforts and hope that we do secure a great contract. Although, I don't think we will get a contract that is terrifically better than our peers, I think it will be along the lines of what our peers have now. If I'm wrong, then that's great, I'd love to be pleasantly surprised by the outcome of these negotiations. No, I won't be picketing on the 19th, because, just as with the lanyard, I don't think it is really going to help the situation.

Originally Posted by ReserveCA

Hey A319
You could come sit in RGS for me on the 19th so I could GLADLY picket!

Originally Posted by Chief Brody

Originally Posted by SFA320

I think this is great news. If they really do IPO, I would imagine there would be a lot of articles about the negotiation struggles and a potential strike. On one hand I'm sure Wall Street would love the cheap pilot labor, but on the other I would think labor strife could scare potential investors away. What's everybody's thoughts?