I think the Delta Express issue is proving to be intractable, ... ALPA hates the two-tier pay scale. Delta needs that, and needs more of it, if it's going to compete. |
I think there's a risk we're going through a period that profits will get squeezed relative to expectations. If economy slows dramatically, there could be real downside risk to numbers. But having said that, if we have a soft landing (for economic growth) and fuel prices coming down just a bit, then things could actually improve. |
I'm feeling personally that 24-hour operation is going to be a detriment to the neighborhood. |
I've never seen that level of retro pay. The whole notion of retro pay is a relatively new issue for the airline industry. |
If the union's public statements mean anything, they seem willing to force the point, ... They seem to be confrontational for confrontation sake. |
If the union's public statements mean anything, they seem willing to force the point. They seem to be confrontational for confrontation sake. |
It was so cool to see them walking. I was seeing groups of 10 to 15. It looks like a wagon train. They're walking in the sand. |
It's a good way for them to get what they think they can, what they're comfortable with. |
It's clear that DOJ doesn't like the deal, or it would have been approved by now. But the fact that it's up to Justice and only Justice does mean its easier for United to effect a fix here, to agree to the asset disposition it needs to get approval. |
It's different from other cities. You go to D.C., and there's just something about it. People are not as laid back. It's all business there. |
It's going to be tough to do, ... I just don't think Northwest is going to walk away from this easily. |
It's going to come out to a balancing act between Northwest and Delta, |
It's not as if the entire airplane is for sale. |
It's probably equal to about 5 to 6 cents of the per- gallon increase in fuel. |
It's the economy, not fuel, that's most important. |