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luvn737s
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Why didn't we also read, " And we told Mesa Airlines to go relieve themselves up a rope." Why not draw down capacity by pulling their contract? That would be enough to collapse their circus tent.
BOS,LGA,andLAS bases to close in 2010
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Because the company likes running a virtual airline less for them to deal with and still kept market shares. Shrink the core airline without the flying.No scope for you
Waketurbulence
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C'mon luvn...I know for a fact you are smarter than that.
The key word here is "contract".
I'm sure if the end date of their "contract" was near, Mesa wold go bye bye, but I'm sure you know, it doesn't end for a few years...
YVINTERN
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Uhh I'll take Zero Managers for 500 Please.
This announcement is nothing more than pruning for a merger. This article is an interesting read, and I'm not suggesting a merger with UA either. Investors seem to be reopening their wallets. 2010 will be an interesting year.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/aab0d3d0-c334-11...amp;segid=03058
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/aab0d3d0-c334-11...amp;segid=03058
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luvn737s
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Thanks for the unmerited vote of confidence.
The key word should be "leverage". USAirways has it over Mesa and should try using a little of it to mitigate the effects on it's own employees. I wouldn't be surprised if Republic doesn't offer Mesa some go-away money to reduce their flying and Mesa takes it, given their dire situation. Then Republic has the leverage over USAirways.
It make sense. A lot of these route reductions and layoffs would be necessary in a merger anyway. Sounds like they are just taking care of this part of the merger before the actual merger.
N965VJ
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Really? But shrinking to profitability has worked so well in the past.
And replace Mesa with what? Republic? You need Mesa to make sure Republic knows you aren't afraid to slum it.
I don't see how this portends a merger. It's simply an airline trying to turn a profit. All in all, it sounds about right, though Boston is a bit surpising just because I figured it was relatively higher yeilding. I suppose they are surrendering it to Jet Blue....hey now there is a good Merger, US+JetBlue
Also, you heard it here first, the corporate HQ will relocate to either CLT or DC within the next 2 years.
I don't see how this portends a merger. It's simply an airline trying to turn a profit. All in all, it sounds about right, though Boston is a bit surpising just because I figured it was relatively higher yeilding. I suppose they are surrendering it to Jet Blue....hey now there is a good Merger, US+JetBlue
Also, you heard it here first, the corporate HQ will relocate to either CLT or DC within the next 2 years.
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Did you really just make such a post. I've always thought you were an incredible jerk and this post just solidifies my thoughts about you. People are going to lose their jobs now is not the time to be making jokes at our expense. I know you're pissed off about not having anymore buddy passes but this is low even for you.
And replace Mesa with what? Republic? You need Mesa to make sure Republic knows you aren't afraid to slum it.
I don't see how this portends a merger. It's simply an airline trying to turn a profit. All in all, it sounds about right, though Boston is a bit surpising just because I figured it was relatively higher yeilding. I suppose they are surrendering it to Jet Blue....hey now there is a good Merger, US+JetBlue
Also, you heard it here first, the corporate HQ will relocate to either CLT or DC within the next 2 years.
CLT, and sooner than you think.
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