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11-03-2009 | 04:25 PM

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80ktsClamp

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Originally Posted by GlobeTreker

Too bad any C series aircraft will probably be flow by a pimple faced 19 year old for $22 an hour. It is made in Canada which makes it a "regional" aircraft. We all know the guys at the legacies are too good to fly a "regional" aircraft.

Well, some regional guy had to say this in every thread. I'm glad you got it out of the way early.

11-03-2009 | 04:47 PM

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KMA, not all guys at the majors see it that way. That jet needs to be here at mainline, period!

11-03-2009 | 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by goaround2000

From the article:

I think this will be the most likely scenario. Again, it's just an opinion on my part, but CAL is in a much better financial position than UA, why would they merge with a company with such level of liability, when they can just as easily wait 'til UA goes into chapter 11 protection and align their cost structure with CAL?

CAL is in a much better financial position than UAL? I'm not so sure about that one. Analysts are saying that United is one of the best positioned carriers to benefit from the eventual economic turnaround.

Airlines go BK when the banks say so. Way too much to lose from BK this time around. UAL's cash flow is like crack to the banks. They will get the financing needed.

11-03-2009 | 05:46 PM

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And that is why most analysts/stock advisors have UAL as a strong buy.

11-03-2009 | 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp

Well, some regional guy had to say this in every thread. I'm glad you got it out of the way early.

And how long have you been at a legacy? Talking down on the little rj guy's now that you fly a big boy plane?

11-03-2009 | 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LifeNtheFstLne

Let's not jump the gun.

1.) UA has avoided BK so far

2.) DAL/NWA are not profitable.

We can worry about mergers once items 1 and/or 2 change.

And don't forget UAUA was just upgraded to a buy with a target of 13 bucks. I guess its easier to run a pie hole and jump on the UAL demise bandwagon that's been plugging along for a decade.

11-03-2009 | 06:08 PM

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Everyone knows what they say about good accountants - they make the numbers anything you want them to.

Both airlines have about 2.5 Billion in cash (as of Q3 reports)

CAL: Balance Sheet for CONTL AIRLINES CL B

UAUA: Balance Sheet for UAL Corporation

11-03-2009 | 06:44 PM

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2010 is shaping up to be one interesting year for the airline industry and the airline pilot profession. A lot riding on this stimulus and economic recovery.

11-03-2009 | 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GlobeTreker

And how long have you been at a legacy? Talking down on the little rj guy's now that you fly a big boy plane?

And you checked that one off, too. Thanks!

11-04-2009 | 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JetPiedmont

2010 is shaping up to be one interesting year for the airline industry and the airline pilot profession. A lot riding on this stimulus and economic recovery.

2010? Nah, every year is an interesting year, with many pitfalls where one can get corn holed. The dust never settles until you walk off the plane for the last time.