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#11

Timbo , 11-02-2012 03:34 AM

Runs with scissors

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Nelson

It will all come out in the wash when DAL buys Alaska.

And when Delta parks the 757's, replaced by 737's...

Yummm...smell the synergy!

#12

Herman , 11-02-2012 07:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Timbo

And when Delta parks the 757's, replaced by 737's...

Yummm...smell the synergy!

Yep...what Buzz said-----------------------------------

#13

gloopy , 11-02-2012 08:00 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Nelson

It will all come out in the wash when DAL buys Alaska.

True, but we need to make sure the DL system growth AS has been enjoying gets backed out of any and all SLI metrics.

#14

cesnacaptn , 11-02-2012 08:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gloopy

True, but we need to make sure the DL system growth AS has been enjoying gets backed out of any and all SLI metrics.

Here we go again. A merger is a long shot. If we do merge, let's make sure any and all international growth in SEA for DL gets backed out of any and all SLI metrics.

#15

gloopy , 11-02-2012 08:31 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cesnacaptn

Here we go again. A merger is a long shot. If we do merge, let's make sure any and all international growth in SEA for DL gets backed out of any and all SLI metrics.

As for international SEA growth that AS used to do but doesn't do anymore or reduced, I agree 100%.

#16

cesnacaptn , 11-02-2012 08:36 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gloopy

As for international SEA growth that AS used to do but doesn't do anymore or reduced, I agree 100%.

No. I'm talking about the international flying and growth that exists because of this code share. If you pulled the code share, you pull all the international flights DL does out of SEA.

But you knew that.

I'm sure you'll tell me that the worlds second largest airline can feed it's own passengers in SEA. Sure, you can--with a bunch of money losing RJs.

#17

Moby Dick , 11-02-2012 10:00 AM

Banned

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Nelson

It will all come out in the wash when DAL buys Alaska.

I have a feeling that this is the result of a meeting a month or so ago between the CEOs. DAL told AS they wanted to take a couple jets off the market and asked the AS codeshare partners to fill the gap.

As far as a merger goes, why would DAL want to pay for something they're already getting for free?

#18

Moby Dick , 11-02-2012 10:02 AM

Banned

Quote:

Originally Posted by cesnacaptn

Or with airplanes that are already deployed in high revenue long haul markets.

#19

johnso29 , 11-02-2012 10:14 AM

Moderator

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mookie

Just another route we have "stolen" from DAL...(well, actually Western)

Mookie

While not true, it's likely we will see this at some point in this thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudder

Mookie,

If your mgt stopped flying routes and we started them up the next day it would be a little frustrating for your group, as it has been for us with the loss of such routes, PDX to Hawaii for example.

SLC-SEA may be served by both of us and that has yet to be seen. But if we pull our mainline off of it (which is full most days) and you guys are given those pax then you are enjoying growth at our expense, something you would not like if the roll were reversed. What AS are hearing from DAL guys is the frustration of seeing one's management walk away from routes that are profitable so others can fly them, and yours is not the only group that is doing more and more of flying that we once did. We are seeing continued career stagnation because of this and I just hope it does not get to the point where our two groups are pitted against one another for flying.

I ride on AS more than my own carrier and talk to AS guys all the time, have been treated very well on your planes, (except for hot cabins before departure) but do not want to see any agnst grow between our groups.

Respectfully,

DAL can't simply stop operating SLC-SEA-SLC and put their pax on AK. It violates our contract.

#20

Lifeisgood , 11-02-2012 11:37 AM

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I am sorry, I am not that bright..

Why merge or buy them when they can fly your passengers cheaper than you and take the liability away?

What am I missing?