Too little too late?

[LD3]

Story here:

 

[as the prop turns]

Bring back our big peoples computer system. Most of this will go away!

 

[marco90821]

While the reporter, Molly Grantham, is pulling no punches on US Airways, she cannot even do her own job as a reporter. She, on more than occasion, refers to the airline as US Air. Per my email to WBTV station management, I am no student of journalism, but I thought the first principle was accuracy in reporting, even the fine details as using the correct name. I even remember Who, What, Where, When, Why and How from my days in high school.

 

[as the prop turns]

EVERYBODY CALLS IT USAIR..IT IS WHAT IT IS.

 

[marco90821]

EVERYBODY CALLS IT USAIR..IT IS WHAT IT IS.

And because "everybody" does it makes it correct? If you believe that, then you would also believe an argument that states "Every caucasion man commits rape, therefore it is correct to assume that all caucasion men are rapists." is also correct. The arguement "everybody does it" holds no merit. The fact is, the airline's name is US Airways.

 

[as the prop turns]

Oh for Christ Sake, USAirways sounds rediculous, they gave someone a million dollars to come up with that name. All of our problems started with the name change. You call what you want, I'll call it what I want.

 

[oldiebutgoody]

And because "everybody" does it makes it correct? If you believe that, then you would also believe an argument that states "Every caucasion man commits rape, therefore it is correct to assume that all caucasion men are rapists." is also correct. The arguement "everybody does it" holds no merit. The fact is, the airline's name is US Airways.

Huh?
I wouldn't say that a reporter was wrong if she called a "Chevrolet" a "Chevy". It's just a nickname.

By the way, this is one white boy that never raped anybody.

 

[wildirishrose]

Oh for Christ Sake, USAirways sounds rediculous, they gave someone a million dollars to come up with that name. All of our problems started with the name change. You call what you want, I'll call it what I want.

DITTO

 

[marco90821]

Huh?
I wouldn't say that a reporter was wrong if she called a "Chevrolet" a "Chevy". It's just a nickname.

By the way, this is one white boy that never raped anybody.

Exactly, proving the point that the "everyone one does it" argument never has a foundation. And US Air is not a nickname, it is the former name of the airline. Chevrolet actually uses Chevy in their own marketing.

 

[EMBFA]

I dont say USAir because I never worked for USAir. Its called US Airways, which sounds much better. If you can really only manage two syllables, both "U-S" and "Airways" are also used.

 

[as the prop turns]

OK, everyone, some people, those in the know who can't be fooled by a name change, the originals who know better, take your pick.

 

[Art at ISP]

It doesn't matter what she called it -- we all know who she's talking about.

Sad---in another day or age, the letter would be up for an award in creative writing......

And as far as FF's are concerned, I am sorry to say it is TOO LITTLE TOO LATE.

My best to you all....

 

[ClueByFour]

Exactly, proving the point that the "everyone one does it" argument never has a foundation. And US Air is not a nickname, it is the former name of the airline. Chevrolet actually uses Chevy in their own marketing.

Until it changes to "Cactus," US Airways does indeed identify itself as USAir several thousand times each day--the callsign.

The company does it regularly. If you want to rip the reporter, you are going to have to do better than this.

 

[Travels2mch]

Until it changes to "Cactus," US Airways does indeed identify itself as USAir several thousand times each day--the callsign.

The company does it regularly. If you want to rip the reporter, you are going to have to do better than this.

Well it is a nice reprieve from the 'rip the PIT reporters' sessions, as until this week (with the PHX article too), no other city news media ever said anything derogitory about USAIR except PIT.

I still hear flight crews saying USAIR, and a couple of months ago, heard a GA say it too. I like it, reminds me of a time when it was a good airline.

 

[as the prop turns]

If you were in PHL it was probably me. Always say USAir. It does bring back memories of happier times, and pax do like it!