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Old 04-21-2020, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BoldPilot View Post
So...Do we think airlines should diversify into other businesses to obtain new sources of revenue in down times? I don’t think the current business model works. Why not invest/own in something outside aviation and travel? Heck go into the beer brewing business for all I care. The industry needs to insulate itself better.
United Airlines +Westin Hotels+Hertz Rent-a-Car=Allegis (sp.?). Seems like they always divest themselves of their diversification properties to concentrate on their “core competencies” which is presumably running an airline.
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Old 04-22-2020, 08:36 AM
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Looks like the general consensus was that this was a stupid thought. We can file this thread where 95% of the garbage that’s posted on APC goes. The best idea was to bring back Hooters Air. All those that oppose say nay.
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Old 04-22-2020, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Beech Dude View Post
Diversification and airlines...hmm...anyone remember Hooters Air?
I remember Hooter's Air more than I remember Pace Airlines (the company that actually did the flying, Hooters girls actually just "augmented" onboard service)

When times are good EVERYONE, and/or COUNTRY thinks they should start/own/operate an airline, its soooooooo easy.

It really is quite stunning the amount of "investment" that has been lost in the aviation industry since the days of Orville and Wilbur.
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Old 04-22-2020, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Beech Dude View Post
Diversification and airlines...hmm...anyone remember Hooters Air?
UPS is probably a better example. FEDEX too...

Freight on airplanes is diversification. Apparently the allocation is not enough. Comeback of the Combi?
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