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09-27-2010, 04:59 AM

#21

JustUnderPar

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Originally Posted by Clear Right

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.......

09-27-2010, 05:00 AM

#22

C5Guy

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Lol did anyone even read my post? The last several are exactly what I'm talking about. It's to be expected though

09-27-2010, 05:01 AM

#23

ewrbasedpilot

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Originally Posted by C5Guy

.......... 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.

09-27-2010, 05:01 AM

#24

MatthewAMEL

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The Union here at AirTran found out this morning about the deal, so I can say, "no" there is no pre-existing SLI agreement.

09-27-2010, 05:02 AM

#25

Elwood

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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!!!

09-27-2010, 05:02 AM

#26

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Originally Posted by LuvJockey

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.