A Frontier Merger is coming!
10-23-2020, 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by singlepilot
Apparently F9s second large order starting in 2022 will be Pratt powered NEOs. So that will squash the “we have different engines” nay sayers.
10-23-2020, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by turbojet28
F9 guy here. That may be true, from what I’ve heard, but it may not be. There have been some very large issues with the Leap 1a engines as far as longevity is concerned that have perhaps soured the relationship with GE. Lots of overhauls and engine replacements long before advertised time.
10-23-2020, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by king10pin02
pratts have had tons of issues..regardless i see zero chance of a merger until 3-5 years after f9 gets their ipo done
Is a publicly held company not able to buy a private company? I don’t get why people make that argument.
10-23-2020, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Halon1211
Is a publicly held company not able to buy a private company? I don’t get why people make that argument.
10-23-2020, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Halon1211
Is a publicly held company not able to buy a private company? I don’t get why people make that argument.
Then come the logistics - seniority list mergers and contract negs.... ughhhh
10-23-2020, 06:29 AM
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Would a merger induce headaches for us absolutely
Look at the long term gains though.
A 400-500 airplane ULCC monster that would have the absolute lowest CASM in the industry and probably some of the highest profit margins.
The negotiating power of 6-7000 pilots also couldn’t hurt.
I for one would happily set aside a few years of QOL and seniority for the longer term security and viability of the power house the two airlines would become.
Thats just me though, and after all we know most (not all) pilots seem to be selfish and shortsighted.
Look at the long term gains though.
A 400-500 airplane ULCC monster that would have the absolute lowest CASM in the industry and probably some of the highest profit margins.
The negotiating power of 6-7000 pilots also couldn’t hurt.
I for one would happily set aside a few years of QOL and seniority for the longer term security and viability of the power house the two airlines would become.
Thats just me though, and after all we know most (not all) pilots seem to be selfish and shortsighted.
10-23-2020, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Shrek
Care what you wish for......... mergers ain’t fun ☠️
the hard part would be the paint job. A fleet of green airplanes maybe? Not Shrek green but maybe a little darker. To appeal to the environmentally sensitive folks?
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