Kirby was WRONG!
04-20-2026 | 01:48 PM
#391
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Key US Airlines That Avoided Bankruptcy (1985–1995)
- American Airlines: Known as one of the few legacy carriers that did not seek bankruptcy protection during this era.
- Southwest Airlines: Continued its rapid growth as a low-cost carrier during the 1980s and 1990s without filing for bankruptcy.
- Delta Air Lines: Did not do so during the 1985–1995 period and in fact grew by acquiring bankrupt Pan Am's assets in 1991.
- United Airlines: Similar to Delta, United did not file during this specific period.
- Alaska Airlines: The regional carrier continued its operations as a strong West Coast carrier, avoiding bankruptcy during this period.
- Hawaiian Airlines: Survived this period without bankruptcy.
04-20-2026 | 02:08 PM
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You may want to review your sources of information.
Key US Airlines That Avoided Bankruptcy (1985–1995)
Key US Airlines That Avoided Bankruptcy (1985–1995)
- American Airlines: Known as one of the few legacy carriers that did not seek bankruptcy protection during this era.
- Southwest Airlines: Continued its rapid growth as a low-cost carrier during the 1980s and 1990s without filing for bankruptcy.
- Delta Air Lines: Did not do so during the 1985–1995 period and in fact grew by acquiring bankrupt Pan Am's assets in 1991.
- United Airlines: Similar to Delta, United did not file during this specific period.
- Alaska Airlines: The regional carrier continued its operations as a strong West Coast carrier, avoiding bankruptcy during this period.
- Hawaiian Airlines: Survived this period without bankruptcy.
Comparing those airlines to Trumps, what, 20 aircraft at the height of Trump Airlines? Did those airlines even start service in the mid-80s, or were they already well established in one way or the other. How is that a comparison to the many start up airlines that failed in that era, like almost all of them. Just like the Casinos in Atlantic City. Cool stories tho, please tell us more.
04-20-2026 | 02:15 PM
#393
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LOL, the butthurt is strong....
I simply answered your rhetorical questions that you assumed no one would fact check.
You must be a gym monster to be able to move those goal posts all by yourself...
I simply answered your rhetorical questions that you assumed no one would fact check.
04-20-2026 | 02:20 PM
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You brought counter arguments that did nothing to dispel my original point, that was the point of my post. You want to talk moving Goal Posts, how about comparing Trump Airlines to American Airlines or comparing the profit of an 80s Atlantic City Casino to one that opened up in the 2000s lol
04-20-2026 | 02:21 PM
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You brought counter arguments that did nothing to dispel my original point, that was the point of my post. You want to talk moving Goal Posts, how about comparing Trump Airlines to American Airlines or comparing the profit of an 80s Atlantic City Casino to one that opened up in the 2000s lol
04-20-2026 | 03:27 PM
#396
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04-20-2026 | 08:02 PM
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