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Originally Posted by johnso29
(Post 1203387)
Yup, Delta will give more options then the non stop. They'll also give options to get you Europe, Africa, and Asia. Does SWA do that? And yes, Continental is different then SWA because they fly multiple types of airplanes.
No under your multiple types of airplanes theory Southwest is just like Continental because they currently have 2 airplanes in their fleet. You haven't gotten them yet have you? Continental must be on a completely different playing field than Delta or American because they have an international base. Can't compare what those guys do..... |
If you don't understand it by now, I can't help you. ;)
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Originally Posted by johnso29
(Post 1203399)
And minus the last 8 years, SWA pilot pay lagged just about everyone else. Even though the company was doing so well. So they as a pilot group really haven't contributed much, have they?
Southwest does thing differently. Do they serve cities like PIA, SGF, MTY, etc? No, they stay away from the small communities because they can't serve then without a hub and spoke system. Southwest, Delta, USAirways, United and American all do things that are different. Doesn't mean that they aren't all going for the same group of people when you compare them on head to head destinations. Not routes but destinations. I know people who will take connections because the direct is expensive or take the direct because the connection route costs too much. They still both do the same thing via the same mode of transportation. |
Originally Posted by johnso29
(Post 1203402)
If you don't understand it by now, I can't help you. ;)
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Johnso,
It is easier to enjoy when Eric Stratton is on your ignore list. He's a troll. |
Originally Posted by sinca3
(Post 1203390)
Funny, we're up to page 7 and no response from Slow. It seems every time a logical argument that actually might prove him wrong comes up he just ignores it.
Slow, I like the balance you bring (most of the time) especially when you bring ALL the fact's not just the ones that support your argument! |
Originally Posted by Eric Stratton
(Post 1203407)
I completely agree with that. They are on top because others fell and if memory serves, their last contract only offered up 2% in raises which was less than historical when they lagged behind. Don't get me started on their pay for training and previously pay for interview.
Southwest, Delta, USAirways, United and American all do things that are different. Doesn't mean that they aren't all going for the same group of people when you compare them on head to head destinations. Not routes but destinations. I know people who will take connections because the direct is expensive or take the direct because the connection route costs too much. They still both do the same thing via the same mode of transportation.
Originally Posted by Eric Stratton
(Post 1203409)
It's like I'm taking crazy pills..... some people just don't get it. :D
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Originally Posted by slowplay
(Post 1203434)
I thought the answer to Trouble's point was common knowlege among DAL pilots. The early retirements were brought up during SLI in the merger in 2008. The vast majority of the nearly 2400 earlies from 2003-2005 would have been retired due to age 60 by December 12, 2007 when the age changed. The time frame we're talking about is when other airlines furloughed in 2008-2009.
Originally Posted by DoubleTrouble
(Post 1201537)
How many RJ's does the SWAPA scope allow, and how many pilots did SWA furlough?
There are many reasons an airline expands or contracts. Scope is just one of those reasons. To state as you do above that "the" reason (by omission of any other reason) is misleading. |
Originally Posted by shiznit
(Post 1203422)
Johnso,
It is easier to enjoy when Eric Stratton is on your ignore list. He's a troll. |
Originally Posted by johnso29
(Post 1203435)
Hey! We did it!!!! We agree on something!!! :D I too agree that SWA and Delta do similar things. But I also feel the business structure is different between the two. On that, we will likely have to agree to disagree.
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