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Old 05-30-2008 | 05:34 PM
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If anyone is interested, we just got word that our union is no longer in talks with skywest management and we get to keep our scope...translation, no buyout. Thank you for playing.
That is awesome. Keep Xjet alive.
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Old 05-30-2008 | 05:35 PM
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If anyone is interested, we just got word that our union is no longer in talks with skywest management and we get to keep our scope...translation, no buyout. Thank you for playing.
For this week, at least.
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Old 05-30-2008 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dojetdriver
For this week, at least.
Well doj, I'm optimistic, you saw the email....let's keep it alive!
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Old 05-30-2008 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Bond
Well doj, I'm optimistic, you saw the email....let's keep it alive!
Yep, saw it. And yep, I'm optimistic too. But also being realistic.

Delta said they had NO interest what so ever in merging a few months ago.

Apples to oranges comparison, but like everything else, it ain't over till it's over.
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Old 05-30-2008 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dojetdriver
Yep, saw it. And yep, I'm optimistic too. But also being realistic.

Delta said they had NO interest what so ever in merging a few months ago.

Apples to oranges comparison, but like everything else, it ain't over till it's over.
I know, you're right, but I'm basking in the good news.......
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Old 05-30-2008 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Bond
I know, you're right, but I'm basking in the good news.......
i think everyone was on tip toes for awhile. it at least keeps pay checks coming to people who would otherwise be applying for unemployment.
Heres to hoping theres some good news down the road....
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Old 05-31-2008 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by newarkblows
i think everyone was on tip toes for awhile. it at least keeps pay checks coming to people who would otherwise be applying for unemployment.
Heres to hoping theres some good news down the road....
You really think that XJT will keep every pilot gainfully employed ? I thought they announced 300 furloughs ?
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Old 06-01-2008 | 04:41 AM
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I thought they announced 300 furloughs ?
XJT hasn't announced anything yet. However, that is the way it is looking.
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Old 06-01-2008 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by dojetdriver
Apples to oranges comparison
http://improbable.com/airchives/pape...-3-apples.html
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Old 06-01-2008 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by newarkblows
i think everyone was on tip toes for awhile. it at least keeps pay checks coming to people who would otherwise be applying for unemployment.
Heres to hoping theres some good news down the road....
We should have some public news coming out this week
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