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Excargodog 11-30-2020 08:23 AM


Originally Posted by acecrackshot (Post 3164782)
I think we are still gate constrained in a number of places. I know I’m pretty ****ed at ORD for suddenly finding room for WN despite telling us that there were no gates.

Honestly, if I didn’t think half of the WN/NK pax will invariably end up at the wrong airport, I’d demand three to five gates at MDW at the point of another federal lawsuit.

Another ORD hustle, which is unsurprising considering it’s a less well run version of Burundi.

At least there is political pluralism in Burundi and the asset to debt ratio is controllable.

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Time to drop the waiver and go back to use it or lose it on the slots and gates.

CAirBear 11-30-2020 09:21 AM


Originally Posted by acecrackshot (Post 3164782)
I think we are still gate constrained in a number of places. I know I’m pretty ****ed at ORD for suddenly finding room for WN despite telling us that there were no gates.

Honestly, if I didn’t think half of the WN/NK pax will invariably end up at the wrong airport, I’d demand three to five gates at MDW at the point of another federal lawsuit.

Another ORD hustle, which is unsurprising considering it’s a less well run version of Burundi.

At least there is political pluralism in Burundi and the asset to debt ratio is controllable.

Im pretty certain, WN is simply sub leasing Terminal 5 gate(s) from a defunct International carrier who are no longer serving ORD.

That is a lot different than being awarded gates from the Airport Authority. F9 is doing the same thing as well.

CincoDeMayo 11-30-2020 10:47 AM


Originally Posted by CAirBear (Post 3164880)
Im pretty certain, WN is simply sub leasing Terminal 5 gate(s) from a defunct International carrier who are no longer serving ORD.

That is a lot different than being awarded gates from the Airport Authority. F9 is doing the same thing as well.

I’m honestly am curious to what AA and UA said to the airport authority about SWA getting gates.

flyingpuma1 11-30-2020 11:46 AM


Originally Posted by acecrackshot (Post 3164782)
I think we are still gate constrained in a number of places. I know I’m pretty ****ed at ORD for suddenly finding room for WN despite telling us that there were no gates.

Honestly, if I didn’t think half of the WN/NK pax will invariably end up at the wrong airport, I’d demand three to five gates at MDW at the point of another federal lawsuit.

Another ORD hustle, which is unsurprising considering it’s a less well run version of Burundi.

At least there is political pluralism in Burundi and the asset to debt ratio is controllable.

Not surprising we couldn't get more gates and SWA did. They were probably happy to pay for them, were as we probably wanted to pay a bargain price.

WaterRooster 11-30-2020 12:15 PM


Originally Posted by CAirBear (Post 3164880)
Im pretty certain, WN is simply sub leasing Terminal 5 gate(s) from a defunct International carrier who are no longer serving ORD.

That is a lot different than being awarded gates from the Airport Authority. F9 is doing the same thing as well.

T5 is all common use gates. None are “assigned” per say

CincoDeMayo 12-01-2020 12:19 PM


Originally Posted by MCDUmanipulator (Post 3162965)
I’ve actually heard “growth mode” by end of summer 21’

So there you have it, from the call...no new hire classes budgeted for 2021. "Things can change"...but as of now, no new hires for 2021.

badtransam97 12-01-2020 01:50 PM


Originally Posted by CincoDeMayo (Post 3165301)
So there you have it, from the call...no new hire classes budgeted for 2021. "Things can change"...but as of now, no new hires for 2021.

Man..this year just keeps getting better! 😩

Stryker172 12-01-2020 02:09 PM

At least we saved Ruhal.

BeechedJet 12-01-2020 03:11 PM

Round of applause for everyone that wanted the question answered on whether or not we can have beards. What was that the 3rd question? Great use of a town hall.

CincoDeMayo 12-01-2020 03:23 PM


Originally Posted by BeechedJet (Post 3165371)
Round of applause for everyone that wanted the question answered on whether or not we can have beards. What was that the 3rd question? Great use of a town hall.

Probably the best question I’ve ever heard on these town halls.

I’d take that over..


“What’s our cash burn”
“What’s our estimated load factor”
“Will we furlough in June 2021”
“WiFi” stupid stupid WiFi


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