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Old 05-08-2008 | 02:13 PM
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Trust me, if UAL/US comes to be, then it'll be a bloodbath the likes of which none of us have ever seen.

There is no way if they merge the USAir name would be kept. They simply don't have the same brand recognition overseas. And if UAL mgmt stays in control, you can kiss good bye to any wholy-owned regionals. Anyone thinking that a merger would be a good thing for PDT/PSA is smoking crack....

As far AWAC as is concerned, I'm pretty sure we'd be ******ed; Anyone who's been here long enough to have flown with UAL should be well aware that there's no such thing as "loyalty" when it comes to UAL and their express carriers. We have nothing but 50 seaters and we cost more. It's simple.
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Old 05-08-2008 | 02:18 PM
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Aviatormar, AWAC gets paid for a flight whether they fly it or not. Airways pays for their fuel, which is a huge expense considering AWAC refuses to single engine taxi. These are just a few reasons why we are cheaper to operate than paying contract regionals. Not choosing sides, just stating facts. The head of Airways has stated he wants more flying from his wholly owneds. We have been approached by management to fly larger aircraft. All these are facts, not opinions.

I am trying to relay information here. Put your personal emotions away.
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Old 05-08-2008 | 02:35 PM
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I have not believed any statement from AWAC or US Airways management. They are in it for themselves for the highest profit and will S&^T on any pilot group.. AWAC, PDT, PSA.. It is all the same. Cheap labor is thee goal and making it even cheaper is the #1 deal.

AWAC ownership has done a great job on the books and balancesheet, but forgot about the employee's who work planes. That is the crappy part, their greed has made this a "typical" regional to work for. It used to be an outstanding place and worth sticking around. Now- Not so much

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Old 05-08-2008 | 02:52 PM
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We're all in this together, and it gets old seeing PSA douchebags saying

"OMG we are more important than AWAC because we are "wholly owned." Oh, and F* PDT too, they fly little props!"

Just shut up, listen up, and hopefully you won't be out of a job when all the dust settles.
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Old 05-08-2008 | 03:07 PM
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That was awesome airwaves, and what the f does it mean to be wholly owned anyways? Being tied to a dying ship sucks.
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Old 05-08-2008 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Aviatormar
That was awesome airwaves, and what the f does it mean to be wholly owned anyways? Being tied to a dying ship sucks.
PSA= Crappy Product and 300 Hour FO's with backpacks

AWAC= Quality product and respectable crews

Wholly owned's better watch out, if UAL/Airways merge, I have a feeling you'll be gone.
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Old 05-08-2008 | 03:19 PM
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I'm tied to the dying ship, but I get sick of guys having some messed up superiority complex in regards to Republix and AWAC.
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Old 05-08-2008 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DMEarc
PSA= Crappy Product and 300 Hour FO's with backpacks

AWAC= Quality product and respectable crews

Wholly owned's better watch out, if UAL/Airways merge, I have a feeling you'll be gone.
You have class! How's those hats, and being crapped on by everyone? Liking PHL? Grow up. Your airplanes are trash, the seats are ridiculously uncomfortable. Worst ever.

Is that the kind of response you wanted, have some civility.
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Old 05-08-2008 | 03:29 PM
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Wow, you all get on Texas Pilot's case for "ripping" on AWAC but then a few of you completely tear into PSA. Real professional and mature (I'm looking in your direction DMEarc).
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Old 05-08-2008 | 03:31 PM
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DX Rick is that you?
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