CNBC AA Special-WHATS YOUR FAVORITE PART?

[Hopeful]

Why is it that Arpey wasn't asked about his total compensation package, stock awards, stock options, retirement, bonuses etc.
Check out the insider trading for amr. Redding has made millions this year on stock options and stock awards. Forget about the salary part of his compensation.

The part about burchette reaching in managements pockets was priceless though. Pockets with holes aren't to good for holding money but i guess with enough searching he'll find something in there!

The best part is, we can record all the tough talk for a replay come contract time!

 

[mga707]

He might not have been friends with the union presidents, but he was certainly respected, unlike most airline CEO's today, who are viewed as either weak, crooked, or just in it for the money.

"Yeah, he's an a--hole, but thank god he's OUR a--hole!"
--famous, though perhaps apocryphal (sp?) quote. Right up there with Captain Eddie's response to what he wanted on his Constellation seats...

 

[Wretched Wrench]

The best part is, we can record all the tough talk for a replay come contract time!

Tough talk? If that's tough talk, Mike Quill is spinning in his grave.

 

[Ken MacTiernan]

Tough talk? If that's tough talk, Mike Quill is spinning in his grave.

Tough talk? Sure it is. For people who are held unaccountable.