Spirit of NKS, Part II
01-05-2016 | 10:50 AM
#2591
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SWA-ATN was not a hostile takeover.
01-05-2016 | 12:21 PM
#2592
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From: A320 Left
Originally Posted by SPAMEC
As you all know by now, Spirit CEO Ben Baldanza stepped down this morning and was immediately replaced by Robert L. Fornaro, formerly of AirTran Airways. Your MEC has taken immediate steps to assess and respond to the situation.
MEC Chairman Capt. James Ackerman has reached out to our new CEO and expressed his congratulations as well as this pilot group’s commitment to working together to continue Spirit’s growth. We’ve also discussed the situation with Spirit COO John Bendoraitis and how we can all move forward.
Although it is tempting to speculate on what this change will mean for this airline and this pilot group, it is simply too early to tell. We will continue to work with management to achieve a new contract and continue Spirit’s success.
Your MEC chairman spoke to Ben Baldanza this morning to wish him well in his new endeavors. Ben wanted to express his pride in the pilot group and how, together, we created a whole new category of air travel. To quote him: “Spirit pilots are the most professional I’ve ever worked with in my entire career.”
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your status rep or any member of the MEC.
MEC Chairman Capt. James Ackerman has reached out to our new CEO and expressed his congratulations as well as this pilot group’s commitment to working together to continue Spirit’s growth. We’ve also discussed the situation with Spirit COO John Bendoraitis and how we can all move forward.
Although it is tempting to speculate on what this change will mean for this airline and this pilot group, it is simply too early to tell. We will continue to work with management to achieve a new contract and continue Spirit’s success.
Your MEC chairman spoke to Ben Baldanza this morning to wish him well in his new endeavors. Ben wanted to express his pride in the pilot group and how, together, we created a whole new category of air travel. To quote him: “Spirit pilots are the most professional I’ve ever worked with in my entire career.”
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your status rep or any member of the MEC.
And when you're gone, maybe you'll look back and realize how foolish you look with your obsession with "John".
01-05-2016 | 12:52 PM
#2593
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From: COO
Hey guys,
Did you know that James has a mole on his lower back?
I always found that curious.........and a little fun..
High five guys!
Did you know that James has a mole on his lower back?
I always found that curious.........and a little fun..
High five guys!
01-05-2016 | 02:14 PM
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Here's one part that concerns me:
"Spirit has likewise been under fire for its 30%+ growth rate and its shares suffered during the year, resulting in a recent announcement that it would slow growth to the 20% region, according to Cowen Securities analyst Helene Becker. Becker said in a research note she sees room for further growth cuts if Spirit were to defer aircraft deliveries or return leased aircraft. She expects the management shakeup signals a more conservative growth strategy."
One of the positives of this place is the quick chance to upgrade. If this article is correct, they will slow down. We really need a TA with more competitive F/O scales to keep people from leaving.
"Spirit has likewise been under fire for its 30%+ growth rate and its shares suffered during the year, resulting in a recent announcement that it would slow growth to the 20% region, according to Cowen Securities analyst Helene Becker. Becker said in a research note she sees room for further growth cuts if Spirit were to defer aircraft deliveries or return leased aircraft. She expects the management shakeup signals a more conservative growth strategy."
One of the positives of this place is the quick chance to upgrade. If this article is correct, they will slow down. We really need a TA with more competitive F/O scales to keep people from leaving.
01-05-2016 | 02:15 PM
#2597
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Not surprised at all, I knew a merger would happen I am just hoping it happens after I upgrade.
01-05-2016 | 03:00 PM
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From: 60’s Tech, Right
Here's one part that concerns me:
"Spirit has likewise been under fire for its 30%+ growth rate and its shares suffered during the year, resulting in a recent announcement that it would slow growth to the 20% region, according to Cowen Securities analyst Helene Becker. Becker said in a research note she sees room for further growth cuts if Spirit were to defer aircraft deliveries or return leased aircraft. She expects the management shakeup signals a more conservative growth strategy."
One of the positives of this place is the quick chance to upgrade. If this article is correct, they will slow down. We really need a TA with more competitive F/O scales to keep people from leaving.
"Spirit has likewise been under fire for its 30%+ growth rate and its shares suffered during the year, resulting in a recent announcement that it would slow growth to the 20% region, according to Cowen Securities analyst Helene Becker. Becker said in a research note she sees room for further growth cuts if Spirit were to defer aircraft deliveries or return leased aircraft. She expects the management shakeup signals a more conservative growth strategy."
One of the positives of this place is the quick chance to upgrade. If this article is correct, they will slow down. We really need a TA with more competitive F/O scales to keep people from leaving.
Any significant aircraft delivery deferral will force me to apply elsewhere.
01-05-2016 | 03:06 PM
#2599
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Glad I took the upgrade. I'm sure this recent news makes the decision easy for those guys who are on the fence about bypassing
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