Fueling the Merger Gossip Fire... - Page 2

N826AW · January 6th, 2008, 01:53

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Originally Posted by Velocipede

Don't believe me, the next time you see a USAir crew find out if they're East or West. If they're West, say DoH. If they're East, say Ratio. Then stand back and enjoy the fireworks. I saw a crew in the van in DEN one day and just said "Nicolau" and the Captain about stroked out before we got to the airport.

Funny you mention that. I was in PHL the other day and a US East captain caught my JetCareers bagtag and started talking to me about flying. Turns out he did his military training at the now civilian airport I got my ratings from.

We had a great conversation and then I mentioned that I was non-reving on an America West employee's bennies. He then proceeded to give me a 30 minute lesson on the proper merging of pilot seniority lists. He basically said he would ride the airline into the ground before he signed a contract based on he Nicolau
Award.

Velocipede · January 6th, 2008, 01:58

Talk about having your priorities screwed up!

Cptnchia · January 6th, 2008, 16:41

Hate to say it cause I know what it's like to lose a job, but that airline needs a mercy killing. Until they either get their act together or "go quietly into that good night," they will be a drag on the whole industry. I have several friends flying there and they agree.

Without starting a "Nicolau-Good or Bad?" thread, (I can get my fill on the ALPA National Forum, thanks,) I do feel that the Easties were given a HUGE Bohica. With that said, the Westies weren't responsible for said pillaging, Wolf, Gangwal, Lakefield, Parker, et al were. It's way past time for them to figure out how to recoup their losses jointly.

scramjet · January 7th, 2008, 00:07

I'm still feeling something with USAir and United, but that's really just based on employee rumors and making too many casual connections between trade journal articles.

I swear you follow the news right you can get some good predictions going though. I still can't believe how my dad predicted America West and USAir much the same way, just by piecing news articles together.

Kingairer · January 7th, 2008, 00:09

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9a01519c-b...0779fd2ac.html

scramjet · January 7th, 2008, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by scramjet

I'm still feeling something with USAir and United, but that's really just based on employee rumors and making too many casual connections between trade journal articles.

I swear you follow the news right you can get some good predictions going though. I still can't believe how my dad predicted America West and USAir much the same way, just by piecing news articles together.

Damn, I sound like a giddy a.net nerd!

v1valarob · January 7th, 2008, 01:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingairer

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9a01519c-b...0779fd2ac.html

I was about to post the same thing. A.net? Haha

-Rob

Cruise · January 7th, 2008, 09:52

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Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Mergers blow. The only folks that benefit are the lawyers, the upper management folks that get bought off and the kids over at airliners.net that armchair quarterback the scenario.

ATL-DEN 8X!!!

DeLited (Delta + United) launches/announces/other action verb DEN-DEN nonstop on 747-400 with PTV's and VOD!

Sorry, it's the beer.

The new company theme song!

January 6th, 2008, 01:58	#27
Velocipede Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 2,861	Re: Fueling the Merger Gossip Fire... Talk about having your priorities screwed up! __________________ "Humankind cannot stand very much reality." - T.S. Eliot

January 6th, 2008, 16:41	#28
Cptnchia Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Mecca Posts: 798	Re: Fueling the Merger Gossip Fire... Hate to say it cause I know what it's like to lose a job, but that airline needs a mercy killing. Until they either get their act together or "go quietly into that good night," they will be a drag on the whole industry. I have several friends flying there and they agree. Without starting a "Nicolau-Good or Bad?" thread, (I can get my fill on the ALPA National Forum, thanks,) I do feel that the Easties were given a HUGE Bohica. With that said, the Westies weren't responsible for said pillaging, Wolf, Gangwal, Lakefield, Parker, et al were. It's way past time for them to figure out how to recoup their losses jointly. __________________ "Consideration is an extension of safety. It begins with the first contact with our passengers, no matter where this is—reservations, porter, ticket agent or wherever." C.E. Woolman

January 7th, 2008, 00:07	#29
scramjet Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the sky Posts: 1,178	Re: Fueling the Merger Gossip Fire... I'm still feeling something with USAir and United, but that's really just based on employee rumors and making too many casual connections between trade journal articles. I swear you follow the news right you can get some good predictions going though. I still can't believe how my dad predicted America West and USAir much the same way, just by piecing news articles together.

January 7th, 2008, 00:09	#30
Kingairer Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nomadic...World Wide Boobie Bungalow Bouncer Posts: 3,215	Re: Fueling the Merger Gossip Fire... http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9a01519c-b...0779fd2ac.html __________________ "I do not proofread"

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