There's no question but that our days are numbered, but I may be alone in thinking that's a good thing! All this regional undercutting is hurting the airlines as a whole, and although we work at one of the best ones, were not immune. It was great while the going was rough: we got lots of flying and the airlines got thier fat, lethargic asses saved from Chap. 13. But now that there's some relief, we can't expect to be saved under the same umbrealla.
Express is still a good company. All our problems are caused by mainline animosity, hubris, and greed. Ever see a 75 wait for rampers? Me either. I believe the future of Express is not with Continental, and not with 50 seat jets. Given our established reationship with Embraer, I think our future lies in 170 and 190 seat aircraft, operating as a top-shelf national. BUt now, I am afraid I have stepped about as far into the realm of fantasy as I am willing to go for one evening. See you on the soup line!
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