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06-29-2021, 11:12 AM

#11

DaGreenBanana

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Originally Posted by x96633

Any tangible rumors on those guys?

No. I think we'll buy American and take over the world....muahahahaa

06-29-2021, 11:49 AM

#12

ROFF

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I like those numbers. Since I’ll be upgrading soon it looks like I’ll vote yes as well.

Wont have time to look over a silly contract while I’m boat shopping!!

06-29-2021, 12:20 PM

#13

Proximity

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Originally Posted by x96633

Any rumors about SW purchasing an existing airline to meet demand? If so, who? Sun Country seems to be the most obvious (new base, same fleet, relatively affordable).

Buying an airline doesn't help "meet demand". You have to conform all the airplanes to your fleet, and the pilots need all the same training a new hire would. Airlines are currently expensive so organic growth is likely the way forward for now.

06-29-2021, 12:30 PM

#14

Mozam

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Originally Posted by Proximity

Buying an airline doesn't help "meet demand". You have to conform all the airplanes to your fleet, and the pilots need all the same training a new hire would. Airlines are currently expensive so organic growth is likely the way forward for now.

Naw, Just pay another airline to take most of the aircraft.

06-29-2021, 01:10 PM

#15

hercretired

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"by" 2025?

Is there training capacity (sims, etc.) to accommodate these numbers ?

How many pilots today? 9,200?

So 5,800 more pilots in 3.5 years (we are half way done with 2021). 2022, 2023, 2024 then boom Jan 1, 2025, 5,800 are hired, trained, and ready to go?

that is 1600 pilots a year.

06-29-2021, 02:03 PM

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Sqwk7700

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They're going to need an industry leading contract to attract those kind of numbers.

06-29-2021, 04:19 PM

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RJSAviator76

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Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER

Those ARE monster numbers on a percentage basis and kind of seem to line up with all the aircraft that are supposed be coming. Has anyone else heard similar grumblings?

Wonder where all the Spirit pilots are going to fit into this equation?

Doesn't matter. It's all about "capturing the captain seats."

06-29-2021, 04:22 PM

#18

ZapBrannigan

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06-29-2021, 04:39 PM

#19

ROFF

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Originally Posted by Sqwk7700

They're going to need an industry leading contract to attract those kind of numbers.

I’m wondering how many may bail to U or D in the next few months.

06-29-2021, 05:27 PM

#20

CincoDeMayo

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Originally Posted by 4V14T0R

Just for you Whack, I hear a stapling sound clicking off in the distance.

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Haha. You SWA boys wouldn't know what to do in an airplane that doesnt have so many switches and the ability to eat a meal off a table. We (Spirit) wont hold it against you in the seniority list integration, stepping up to the superior Airbus product. lol.