2014 Pilot Discussion

[traderjake]

Don't you ever get tired of being thought of as a worthless POS by the people you work with?

 
Sounds like the reality of the situation is starting to get to you. 
 
God forbid the West get a another chance for a fair arbitration that can't be reneged upon by guys like you.

 

[prechilill]

More on topic would be this:

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-02-04/airline-hub-loss-stalks-the-heartland-whos-next-after-united-quits-cleveland



Airline Hub Loss Stalks the Heartland: Who’s Next After Cleveland?



American is run by a core group of executives from US Airways, which dropped Pittsburgh as a base after its long-ago merger with America West Airlines. Highest atop the proverbial wall of worry is Phoenix, a US Airways hub that finds itself at a geographic and competitive disadvantage within the airline’s new network. Geographically, it’s between Dallas/Fort Worth—American’s home airport, and one where it dominates both financially and operationally—and Los Angeles, a huge market that could, under American, become a true hub for the first time.

“American seems to like what they see at LAX, where they’re now the largest airline,” says Seth Kaplan, managing partner of Airline Weekly, an industry journal. “And if they are going to compete at LAX,” that means Phoenix’s role could be diminished. Competitively, Phoenix is also a major focus city for Southwest Airlines (LUV) and a new destination for no-frills Spirit Airlines (SAVE), both of which limit the financial upside for a legacy carrier.

 
 
Thank god we are combining operations real soon!

 

[dca319]

 
Versus PHX? Seriously? That's truly desperate. http://www.forbes.com/places/nc/charlotte/

LMAO. Talk about desperation. Why don't you send that to Doug? You can single-handedly save CLT.

 

[dca319]

More on topic would be this:

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-02-04/airline-hub-loss-stalks-the-heartland-whos-next-after-united-quits-cleveland



Airline Hub Loss Stalks the Heartland: Whos Next After Cleveland?



American is run by a core group of executives from US Airways, which dropped Pittsburgh as a base after its long-ago merger with America West Airlines. Highest atop the proverbial wall of worry is Phoenix, a US Airways hub that finds itself at a geographic and competitive disadvantage within the airlines new network. Geographically, its between Dallas/Fort WorthAmericans home airport, and one where it dominates both financially and operationallyand Los Angeles, a huge market that could, under American, become a true hub for the first time.

American seems to like what they see at LAX, where theyre now the largest airline, says Seth Kaplan, managing partner of Airline Weekly, an industry journal. And if they are going to compete at LAX, that means Phoenixs role could be diminished. Competitively, Phoenix is also a major focus city for Southwest Airlines (LUV) and a new destination for no-frills Spirit Airlines (SAVE), both of which limit the financial upside for a legacy carrier.

With all that available gate space at LAX, PHX Iis a goner for sure.

 

[cltrat]

LMAO. Talk about desperation. Why don't you send that to Doug? You can single-handedly save CLT.

if  you think CLT is going anywhere you can add that to yours and other west posters list of predictions that are never right.
 
I really wish I could find a bookie willing to take action on you guys predictions, I'd be headed for early retirement.

 

[prechilill]

 
 
I really wish I could find a bookie willing to take action on you guys predictions, I'd be headed for early retirement.

 
But then how would the bags be loaded into the belly of the airplane?  You can walk away from a life on your knees that easily?

 

[EastUS1]

With all that available gate space at LAX, PHX Iis a goner for sure.

 
Yes, yes indeed. (One simply couldn't even begin to make this stuff up.) Gate space is the only real and true determinant of an airport's commerical viability, which assures your "spartans" everlasting survival and expansion in PHX. One can only marvel in wonder at why all airlines haven't already reduced their presence in LAX, just for that hugely compelling reason alone. Sigh...Umm, btw: have "you'se" ever been to PIT? 😉

 

[flyer63]

Federal law will not allow USAPA to be dropped out of the process. That's why the freaking law was written.

In the mean time I have moved up 19 percent in one year...

 

[cltrat]

 
But then how would the bags be loaded into the belly of the airplane?  You can walk away from a life on your knees that easily?

I'm sure you're on your knees for different reasons.

 

[snapthis]

More changes..

Mixed metal pairings in May

"CS will be building so-called "mixed metal" pairings starting with the May bid.

This means that (former) East Airbuses will be be built into West pairings, and vice-versa. East/West tail number restrictions went away the the POR date.

You will almost certainly see Caribbean flying. In the test runs, the Caribbean legs were all turns, and no overnights.

If you get one, better brush up ahead of time on your Caribbean procedures."

 

[dca319]

if  you think CLT is going anywhere you can add that to yours and other west posters list of predictions that are never right.
 
I really wish I could find a bookie willing to take action on you guys predictions, I'd be headed for early retirement.

CLT is going away about as much as PHX is.

 

[dca319]

Federal law will not allow USAPA to be dropped out of the process. That's why the freaking law was written.

In the mean time I have moved up 19 percent in one year...

Silver interprets the law and has ordered USAPAs disappearance.

 

[cltrat]

 
But then how would the bags be loaded into the belly of the airplane?  You can walk away from a life on your knees that easily?

not on mine too much I work mostly wide bodies, you know those planes you dream about flying

 

[EastUS1]

If you get one, better brush up ahead of time on your Caribbean procedures.

 
While any voyage of that magnitude and complexity is indeed intimidating for anyone to even consider....Nevermind. Words just fail me here. "You'se" really just don't get out much, do ya'? 😉

 

[luvthe9]

Silver interprets the law and has ordered USAPAs disappearance.

Dumbest statement of the day, your an idiot Move.