News Report: Comair getting shut down?
07-27-2012, 11:43 AM
#163
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Originally Posted by ShyGuy
Yeah, seriously. I remember flying at least two N***CA birds while at Pinnacle. It's the RJ shuffle by Delta.
NO Delta Connection carrier is safe, not even the precious and almighty Skywest.
NO Delta Connection carrier is safe, not even the precious and almighty Skywest.
Fact of the matter is, the industry is being eroded by the "lowest bidder" mentality.
07-27-2012, 12:19 PM
#164
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
Someone needs to write an appropriate history. But, as I recall Comair was probably the best run regional airline anywhere prior to their Delta acquisition. Comair lobbied manufacturers to build the RJ and were the first to operate the type in 1993.
Shares in Comair opened trading at $5 and split eight times on their way to nearly $40 a share. Comair topped a billion in revenue in the late 1990's.
As an ASA pilot then, Comair always impressed us with their operation. The way they engineered their stations and aircraft handling is IMHO unmatched even today in the "regional" business. When I asked our management "why can't we do things like they do" the response was "because excellence costs money."
Comair's crews have always been professional and polite in every dealing I've ever had with them personally. They've worked in an a tremendously adverse situation since 2001. I had always hoped Delta would treat their own asset better.
Shares in Comair opened trading at $5 and split eight times on their way to nearly $40 a share. Comair topped a billion in revenue in the late 1990's.
As an ASA pilot then, Comair always impressed us with their operation. The way they engineered their stations and aircraft handling is IMHO unmatched even today in the "regional" business. When I asked our management "why can't we do things like they do" the response was "because excellence costs money."
Comair's crews have always been professional and polite in every dealing I've ever had with them personally. They've worked in an a tremendously adverse situation since 2001. I had always hoped Delta would treat their own asset better.
Leave it to Delta to take a billion dollar asset and make it worthless....
07-27-2012, 01:30 PM
#165
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Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: DTW 717A
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Originally Posted by block30
When is the announcement of who is getting the 7 and 900s? Gee, I wonder if the recipient will be Go Jets?
Sad! Comair pilots and FAs are tops in my book! Hard to stay classy in this industry!
Sad! Comair pilots and FAs are tops in my book! Hard to stay classy in this industry!
Good news on Tuesdays
07-27-2012, 01:54 PM
#166
Day puke
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: Out.
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The first time I jumpseated was in 1998 on a Comair flight. I was a lowly 135 freight dog trying to get to an interview, and somehow that Captain found a way to fudge the paperwork and let me ride.
Every Comair crew I met was a sterling example of professionalism. Gentlemen and Ladies all.
Such a sad day. My sincerest condolences to all the Comair folks.
Stay focused, stay safe, and good luck.
Every Comair crew I met was a sterling example of professionalism. Gentlemen and Ladies all.
Such a sad day. My sincerest condolences to all the Comair folks.
Stay focused, stay safe, and good luck.
07-27-2012, 03:43 PM
#168
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Originally Posted by Kellwolf
Yeah, but those were falling apart CRJ-200s that no one wanted in the first place. Honestly, I wouldn't say we "flew" them more than kept the hamsters running with spit and gum. I never actually got airborne in one. I pushed back from the gate several times, though. And let's not forget they were gone as soon as we got ours all painted. Not sure where they are now...
Fact of the matter is, the industry is being eroded by the "lowest bidder" mentality.
Fact of the matter is, the industry is being eroded by the "lowest bidder" mentality.
07-27-2012, 04:48 PM
#170
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Originally Posted by IBPilot
glad the door hit you in the *ss on the way out too.....
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