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08-26-2013 | 08:51 AM
#291
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Maybe a substandard Airline is to be expected when you have an inexperienced ELT who are on their first rodeo.
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08-26-2013 | 08:58 AM
#292
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Maybe. Maybe, being 2-5x smaller, 2-5x younger, 50% smaller average gauge aircraft, and having a much less mature network might also be contributing factors... (in addition to the inexperienced ELT).
08-26-2013 | 09:03 AM
#293
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We are taking 4 A321 deliveries in 4Q 2013, and 9 A320/321 deliveries in 2014. How it "feels" is a subjective emotion. I will personally feel like we are taking 9 deliveries in 2014, your mileage may vary.
08-26-2013 | 09:04 AM
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I don't know. The AirTran boys managed to negotiate $165/hr on the B717 along with industry std benefits and protections. They stayed profitable too.
Begs questions huh?
I think the key word is "Negotiate".
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08-26-2013 | 09:11 AM
#295
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I don't have a problem with a union or us being able to negotiate.
08-26-2013 | 09:57 AM
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08-26-2013 | 10:09 AM
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Legacy pay rates? Can't even match pay rates/ benefits of SWA, AT or AK.
Growth (if that's even a concern) is not a function of having a non union Pilot group!
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08-26-2013 | 10:17 AM
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During the Q2 earnings conference call, did JB give guidance for slower than previously reported growth for 2nd half of 2013?
08-26-2013 | 10:47 AM
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Why do you ask???
Growth is based on causal forecasting. Airlines look at the GDP, capacity in the system, and oil price.
They DO NOT look at Pilot compensation or union/ non-union status.
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