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Old 10-13-2011 | 06:24 AM
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Default AA closes SFO crew base

Just announced. Perfect timing just before a concessionary TA.... or coincidence? BOS, DCA next, apparently.
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Old 10-13-2011 | 06:26 AM
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Virgin claims its first kill?
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Old 10-13-2011 | 06:28 AM
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Jeez, that stinks.
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Old 10-13-2011 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
Virgin claims its first kill?
While still failing to turn an operating profit...

hope AA guys aren't headed towards concessionary. That sure makes our poker hand sh!tter at Unical in front of the glorious mediator.
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Old 10-13-2011 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by intrepidcv11
While still failing to turn an operating profit...
Branson aimed at United and Delta, hit American. That's one reason why I hope we let him twist over the Atlantic. But, we've probably helped him out there too by running away from that market.
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Old 10-13-2011 | 06:50 AM
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I doubt this is really a result of Virgin, and more a result of the genius cornerstone strategy. It has been slash-n-burn throughout the system since that 'plan' has been implemented.
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Old 10-13-2011 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Flyby1206
I doubt this is really a result of Virgin, and more a result of the genius cornerstone strategy. It has been slash-n-burn throughout the system since that 'plan' has been implemented.
Correct. It's a small base and most think BOS and DCA are next leaving on the 4 cornerstones and LAX. As far as pressuring the pilots, it will only increase their anger and thus resolve.

A tombstone management with a cornerstone philosophy.
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Old 10-13-2011 | 07:56 AM
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Default furloughs?

http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/10/11/3437419/furloughs-likely-as-american-airlines.html


Is it true, or just AMR dirty politics...
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Old 10-13-2011 | 08:24 AM
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I know SFO isnt exactly a junior base, how many of those folks near retirement age will now be punching out Nov 1 instead of commuting for the last few years of their career?
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Old 10-13-2011 | 08:27 AM
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How many pilots are in LAX?
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