CEO for a day

[NCFL]

I'm going to waffle here. Yes, I still don't blame the guy for wanting to make a buck. But, I concede the point that it was poorly timed in the midst of contract negotiations with the words "cost neutral" coming out of one side of his mouth and "I cashed in a jillion dollars of stock options" coming out of the other.

What I don't know, and I'm sure it's in buried the midst of the poorly-spun press release issued about his stock sale, is whether or when those options would expire.

 

[dc3fanatic]

THE BUSINESS PLAN IS TO PROVIDE THE BEST, SAFEST, COMPETITVE, CONVENIENT, RELIABLE SERVICE IN ORDER TO ATTRACT THE CUSTOMER!

If the customers don't fly the airline because they don't trust they will receive safe, good customer service, you can bet the stock is going to plumeth along with the shareholder value.

Did you take Econ 101?

Thanks for yelling.

Customer NEVER take care of stock holders. They couldn't care less about stockholders. They care about what they get for thier money.

 

[PITbull]

Thanks for yelling.

Customer NEVER take care of stock holders. They couldn't care less about stockholders. They care about what they get for thier money.

You just still don't get it.

The customer doesn't deliberately fly the airline so that the share price of the stock increases!

If the airline increases their load factor and subsequent revenue, the STOCK WILL GO UP! The shareholders will benefit from the dedication from the employees of that airline who consistently provide that excellent customer service for repeat business!

Its the desired outcome of a good business plan.

Get it yet?

 

[NCFL]

The customer doesn't deliberately fly the airline so that the share price of the stock increases!

I'm an Exxon shareholder, and I go out of my way to buy Exxon gas as I drive 180 miles round-trip to work (INT-CLT) every day in a car that gets 13 MPG. If I've gotta buy gas, why not buy it from the company in which I'm a shareholder? I'd rather buy Exxon than BP or Citgo (Chavez...not buying ANY of his gas...rather walk).

Most airline customers, though, buy for the fare. Gas is essentially the same price all over town, but not air fares. I recently priced Xmas tickets on US TPA-GSO. US wanted $850 round-trip per ticket. $850!!!. Are they wacked? DL wanted $720. Again, koo-koo. This isn't a ticket to Europe....it's just Tampa to Greensboro. WN TPA-RDU price was $220 round-trip...fully refundable. Tripping over a nickel to make a quarter, eh?

 

[dc3fanatic]

You just still don't get it.

The customer doesn't deliberately fly the airline so that the share price of the stock increases!

If the airline increases their load factor and subsequent revenue, the STOCK WILL GO UP! The shareholders will benefit from the dedication from the employees of that airline who consistently provide that excellent customer service for repeat business!

Its the desired outcome of a good business plan.

Get it yet?

I see your point, AND customer couldn't give a #### less about stockholders. They look out for #1, so price, availability, service and points . . . in various orders for various people.

I know you think I'm clueless, but there's more to a business plan than union mantra.

Your 'business plan' seems to put 'give the employees (me) more money' whereas a good business philosophy is centered around 'make more money' as the central key. YES, employees need to be paid a good wage. BUT just paying the employees a good wage does not make a profitable company.

When I read between the lines on the business plan I hear "Take care of me first and everything else will be ok."

 

[NCFL]

there's more to a business plan than union mantra.

AMEN!!!!!!!!

 

[PITbull]

When I read between the lines on the business plan I hear "Take care of me first and everything else will be ok."

Yes. I see your point. The Execs have first taken care of themselves and I think they believe everything will be ok.

 

[nostradamus]

I'm an Exxon shareholder, and I go out of my way to buy Exxon gas as I drive 180 miles round-trip to work (INT-CLT) every day in a car that gets 13 MPG. If I've gotta buy gas, why not buy it from the company in which I'm a shareholder? I'd rather buy Exxon than BP or Citgo (Chavez...not buying ANY of his gas...rather walk).

Most airline customers, though, buy for the fare. Gas is essentially the same price all over town, but not air fares. I recently priced Xmas tickets on US TPA-GSO. US wanted $850 round-trip per ticket. $850!!!. Are they wacked? DL wanted $720. Again, koo-koo. This isn't a ticket to Europe....it's just Tampa to Greensboro. WN TPA-RDU price was $220 round-trip...fully refundable. Tripping over a nickel to make a quarter, eh?

With all due respect sir, you are doing the tripping over a nickel to make a quarter, when you say you only stop at Exxon. Get the lowest fare you can and enjoy your trip.

But I can swear I saw you leaving Wal Mart and gassing up at a Stop and Go the other day in your wifes VW.

 

[nostradamus]

I'm going to waffle here. Yes, I still don't blame the guy for wanting to make a buck. But, I concede the point that it was poorly timed in the midst of contract negotiations with the words "cost neutral" coming out of one side of his mouth and "I cashed in a jillion dollars of stock options" coming out of the other.

What I don't know, and I'm sure it's in buried the midst of the poorly-spun press release issued about his stock sale, is whether or when those options would expire.

Ten percent of the stock options were to expire. It was poorly spun, but the spinning attempt was lead by his spin doctors.

 

[REACC1]

Combining Customer Service & the Ramp the way it used to be would be a step in the right direction. Once that is done we would be able to work in any function that we are qualified to work in. Plus we would't be forced to stay in one function for our entire career with US.

A bright point in the right direction. Europe has the

right idea in reference to unions. One for all!!! Y'all

should try the other side for a while in order to get an

educated perspective. GREATER KNOWLEGE. Not one sided and

limited.

Seniority should apply to all. Alot of people fell

through the cracks because of the beurocracy.(although,

not enough of a percentage to make a difference for the

IAM) Ah , well, it's too much to care about.(people's

lives, dare I say, careers.) Seek,WIN-WIN FOR ALL!

Maybe a prisoner swap could be arranged. Ha!

 

[REACC1]

Combining Customer Service & the Ramp the way it used to be would be a step in the right direction. Once that is done we would be able to work in any function that we are qualified to work in. Plus we would't be forced to stay in one function for our entire career with US.

A bright point in the right direction.
Europe has the right idea in reference to unions. One for all!!!
Y'all should try the other side for a while in order to get an educated perspective.
GREATER KNOWLEGE. Not one sided and limited.
Seniority should apply to all. A lot of people fell through the cracks because of the burocracy.(although, not enough of a percentage to make a difference for the IAM or the company) Ah , well, it's too much to care about.(people's lives, dare I say, careers, but, who cares about that?!!!)

Seek,WIN-WIN FOR ALL! Ultimatly fairness and justice will prevail.
Maybe a prisoner swap could be arranged. Ha! 🙁

 

[dc3fanatic]

Yes. I see your point. The Execs have first taken care of themselves and I think they believe everything will be ok.

nope, you missed it entirely.

I've never said nor advocated that a good business plan has the execs raping the company as an essential component.

 

[hack73]

Fire Ross Bonnano , Al Crellin, and Camille Soto.They all are liars who do not know how to run an airline operation.

 

[hp-csr-phx]

Fire Ross Bonnano , Al Crellin, and Camille Soto.They all are liars who do not know how to run an airline operation.

How is Camille doing back East?