Report on CNN - Continental to cut capacity 11 percent

[A320 Driver]

I think US wont cut any more planes.
The fact is that US NEEDS new planes, but US is also better off
compared to any other airline, because they have a more efficient fleet of A3/19/20 (not 21)

Also, when things turned around after 9-11, USAirways did not ramp up domestic operations like so many of the other carriers and thus does not have much to "pull down" operations to. We are light on international ops which will begin to change with A-330 deliveries next year. But don't see much except maybe some B-737s being parked. Can't be a whole lot and still keep continuity in the system. Figure in additional training costs as well since they go up whether you are growing or shrinking.

We just need to save as much fuel as possible.

A320 Driver B)

 

[beachboy]

It's night and day the astonishing difference in candor and communication. CO just has it right and lays it out there and you know they are leveling with you. Tempe just spins and spins and spins. Makes me sick. :down:

 

[bigbusboy]

Think Kirby and Parker will follow CO's shoes:

The company also said Chairman and Chief Executive Lawrence Kellner and President Jeff Smisek will not take salaries or incentive pay for the rest of the year.

I'll answer that for you using only one word with two letters and only one syllable:
NO

 

[FlyDCJets]

As of today, 40 400s, 20 300's with 10 300s still to be returned this year.
The west has 26 300s with 6 still to be returned this year.
So current plan end of year 40 400s and 30 300s combined.

Just a clarificaion on expected lease returns:
B737-300: US 11 HP 6
B757-200 (nonETOPS): US 3 HP 3
Regards
DC

 

[Iheartflying]

UA is upgraded, there is confidence in CAL...meanwhile, US continues to be downgraded further into junk, targets for the stock price are being lowered, employee morale is low, DOT complaints are high...why would they want to involve themselves with US?

I see you on the boards constantly bashing US. If you hate US so much why are you here?? Is it some form of weird masochism? Please explain? At least Piney Bob tries to defend US and wants it to be a better carrier all you do is go on about how great CO is and how much you fly them blah blah blah. Please, if you hate US then please just stay the hell away from it. Go to the CO boards and tell them how much you love them, I'm sure they would appreciate the praise.

 

[US1YFARE]

I see you on the boards constantly bashing US.

🙁 you hurt my feelings.

 

[sharktooth]

Back on topic:

This dude seems to know what he is talking about.

Airlines in trouble

 

[PHL Approach]

Just a clarificaion on expected lease returns:
B737-300: US 11 HP 6
B757-200 (nonETOPS): US 3 HP 3
Regards
DC

Here are the East 733s that have been returned so far

511
514
526
577
589

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West 733s planned for retirement in October

307
308
309

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The only West 75 to be returned so far

913

 

[FlyDCJets]

Here are the East 733s that have been returned so far

511
514
526
577
589
Add to be retruned
512
517
518
527
588
590
591


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West 733s planned for retirement in October

307
308
309
Add this year
160
306
2009
164
166
168
175
311

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The only West 75 to be returned so far

913
Add this year
914
2009
915

East B757s
2008
930
933
2009
932

 

[UPNAWAY]

It's night and day the astonishing difference in candor and communication. CO just has it right and lays it out there and you know they are leveling with you. Tempe just spins and spins and spins. Makes me sick. :down:

CAL laysoff employees and your praising their management and so far Parker is saving your job and your bashing him? Lets be honest. Parker could have released the exact same letter and you would be in a tissy about how they are ruining the company and what idiots they are and all they do is Spin, Spin, Spin. I do know this from 1st hand expierence, if times are tough and you what a chance at keeping the company a float and your job there is not a better CEO in the Airline business right now than Parker for crisis management and tough financial decesions. Since 9/11 his track record is impressive and he has saved a ton of jobs you should be greatful not spiteful!

 

[legacy-to-LCC]

there is not a better CEO in the Airline business right now than Parker ...Since 9/11 his track record is impressive

and so is his criminal history.
more kool-aid?
yeah; DoUgIe is so profoundly talented. ala carte is pure genius!! so happy to have him guiding this ship. by the way, is he collecting his salary for the balance of the year? of course he is...

 

[Chicken or Beef??]

CAL laysoff employees and your praising their management and so far Parker is saving your job and your bashing him? Lets be honest. Parker could have released the exact same letter and you would be in a tissy about how they are ruining the company and what idiots they are and all they do is Spin, Spin, Spin. I do know this from 1st hand expierence, if times are tough and you what a chance at keeping the company a float and your job there is not a better CEO in the Airline business right now than Parker for crisis management and tough financial decesions. Since 9/11 his track record is impressive and he has saved a ton of jobs you should be greatful not spiteful!

Ugh, I hate to say this. :blink:
I kind of think UPNAWAY is right. 😛h34r:

I don't think Tempe has shown all their cards, but there must be some plan. You can't say our planes are flying empty.

 

[US1YFARE]

Since 9/11 his track record is impressive and he has saved a ton of jobs you should be greatful not spiteful!

Oh right.... :blink:

A DUI
US's DOT complaints are shameful
Low morale
Failed DL takeover
Failed UA merger
US's ratings falling deeper into junk
Investors losing confidence
US on the top of the list to go back into bankruptcy
Fleeing VFF's
A miserable premium product...or no premium product
Filthy planes

Oh, I guess you are right. 🙄

but there must be some plan.

There is no Plan B. He has been counting on a merger.

 

[Diamondbacks2004]

Here are the 11 East 734s that will be returned soon

440 6-1-2009
445

449 7-1-2009

451 8-1-2009

443 9-1-2009
450
452

453 10-1-2009
454
455

442 12-1-2009

 

[Diamondbacks2004]

US total 737 fleet

There are currently 40-400s and 48-300s.

US Current 737 fleet

Wrong.... There are currently 41 733s. Please check with US Airways Fact Sheet (May 2008 Update)
http://www.usairways.com/pv_obj_cache/pv_o...e/factsheet.pdf