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Old 08-05-2009, 07:14 AM
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I was wondering if anything would happen to continental express in the CAL/UAL merger? Because I know United also has united express. Thoughts? Feelings?

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Old 08-05-2009, 07:30 AM
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That depends on a lot of things. One, it depends on the individual express contracts. Some contain a clause that protects a regional carrier in the event of a merger, some don't. It also depends on the agreement between the major partners, and the future business model of the major partners.
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What CAL/UAL merger?
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Old 08-05-2009, 07:39 AM
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Who's Continental Express?
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Old 08-05-2009, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Ottopilot View Post
What CAL/UAL merger?
In my opinion CAL won't touch UAL until UAL starts to exit from another BK, then I'd expect them to make a play on a much leaner UAL. Once again, in my opinion I also think O won't let a company the size of UAL liquidate, he'll probably pull another Wachovia/Wells Fargo but not a GM.
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I expect alot of furloughs, base shrinking or closing, a/c being returned. not a whole of good things. oh were talking about continental/ual sorry, alter where necessary though.

Also, what merger and what express you talking bout?
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If i had a crystal ball i would see a lot of people out of work and a lot of whipsawing ... certain regionals might grow but others would suffer.
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Originally Posted by G2TT View Post
Who's Continental Express?
Good question.

I wonder what will happen to Continental Connection.
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Originally Posted by dojetdriver View Post
Good question.

I wonder what will happen to Continental Connection.
You think they'd merge with United Express? If so, will it be a DOH integration?
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Originally Posted by G2TT View Post
You think they'd merge with United Express? If so, will it be a DOH integration?
All the United Express pilots will be stapled to the bottom of the Continental Express seniority list....... Here's your sign!


Note:
The following companies do not exist:
1.)United Express
2.)Continental Express
3.)Continental Connections

There are all just brand names that a bunch of different regional carriers fly under.
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