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JustUnderPar 09-27-2010 04:59 AM
Originally Posted by Clear Right (Post 876657)
New Hires at AirTran, Record Profits at AirTran! How on earth will the SWAPA pilot group or SWA management justify a "Staple Job". This is a very healthy airline, with hiring and growth. Do you think there will be fair and equitable, Seniority List Integration?

This is going to be interesting to watch, that is for sure. I hope they figure out a way to make it fair for all players. As usual, somebody won't be happy in the end.
Yep. Usually the junior guys at both ends.......

C5Guy 09-27-2010 05:00 AM
Lol did anyone even read my post? The last several are exactly what I'm talking about. It's to be expected though

ewrbasedpilot 09-27-2010 05:01 AM
Originally Posted by C5Guy (Post 876653)
.......... I swear this company can keep better secrets than the CIA!
I agree.........CAL/UAL had to give up slots at EWR to make SWA "more equal" on the playing field. I'd be surprised if CAL management doesn't go back to the DOJ/DOT and demand they want the slots back due to the backdooring that just occurred. Nothing like being required to give your competitors marketshare to "even things out", and then finding out you've just been hoodwinked. Will be interesting to see how things pan out.

MatthewAMEL 09-27-2010 05:01 AM
The Union here at AirTran found out this morning about the deal, so I can say, "no" there is no pre-existing SLI agreement.

Elwood 09-27-2010 05:02 AM
Good News for SWA Poolies
 
On the company website right under Gary's release: VP of Ops, Mike Van de Ven said we are hiring 150-200 NEW pilots in 2011; they will be on the line by MAR 11. That means January classes.

Stop the rumors, SWA will take care of her poolies!!!

Check Essential 09-27-2010 05:02 AM
Originally Posted by LuvJockey (Post 876614)
I think that it's safe to say that SWA/AirTran will have more ATL service post merger than AirTran does now.
Not without gates. Hartsfield is pretty full already.

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I'm not so sure this merger isn't a good thing for Delta.
Southwest continues morphing into an old-fashioned, conventional "major" airline.
Industry consolidation and more rational pricing helps everyone.

There are no 30 minute turns in ATL. It ain't Lubbock.

Britpilt 09-27-2010 05:05 AM
Originally Posted by Check Essential (Post 876675)
Not without gates. Hartsfield is pretty full already.

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New gates are coming with the opening of the new terminal next year.

Elwood 09-27-2010 05:05 AM
For the Poolies
 
One Correction - Prolly classes in Feb to join the line by Mar, or maybe late Jan.

acl65pilot 09-27-2010 05:07 AM
LUV was to get a few gates at the new terminal next year, but the contracts was not inked to my knowledge so that may change.

reddog25 09-27-2010 05:09 AM
Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 876617)
Not surprised by this at all. I expect a few more players to go after smaller carriers after this announcement as well.
Maybe SWA can buy DAL. We'd finaly get decent pay!


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