PIT OCC dedication

[LD3]

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If you were in charge of the groundbreaking ceremonies for the PIT OCC and gave the governor a model airplane, would you give him a PHL Eagles airplane during a PIT dedication? Check out the pic in about US...

 

[roosterfish]

1. He's most likely the biggest Eagles fan in the state.
2. Renell was the mayor of Philadelphia.
3. Rendell is part of the panel on the Comcast Sportsnet show "Post Game Live", which airs after every Eagles regular and post-season game.
4. There isn't a Steelers model plane available yet.

 

[LD3]

Still dont make it right, then give him a freakin PIT/US hat...This was a PIT dedication....

 

[N109UW]

1. He's most likely the biggest Eagles fan in the state.
2. Renell was the mayor of Philadelphia.
3. Rendell is part of the panel on the Comcast Sportsnet show "Post Game Live", which airs after every Eagles regular and post-season game.
4. There isn't a Steelers model plane available yet.

There is a Steelers plane model already. Parker gave one to the steelers rep at the plane dedication.

 

[GoldenRam94]

Still dont make it right, then give him a freakin PIT/US hat...This was a PIT dedication....

Rendell is a smart man as such he is an Eagle's fan and hates the Stillers.

 

[Travelpro72]

Yeah and Rendell just LOVES USassways. That model probably got tossed in the trash when he got home or given to a grandkid. As for giving it to him in Pittsburgh was just another stupid move without paying attention to detail. Surprised?

 

[LCC_#1]

You know, I really get tired of the poor PIT saga that lingers on as if they were the only ones ever screwed by US Airways.

The Pittsburgh govt was/is to blame for their current sad state of affairs. Why you may ask? The PIT airport was built after a time when many airlines either went chapter 11, went under, or started slipping. If the powers that be at that time could not see the vulnerability of the airline industry that long ago, then they were the stupidist leaders elected. Yes things were great at the time, but shows an even higher level of arrogance. Both Pan Am and Eastern were in turmoil at that time and both were considered great airlines that would never be gone. What little insight your leaders displayed. If any govt official believed then or believes now ANYTHING an airline ceo tells you, he/she isn't very smart. You're leaders were obsessed with low prices. Well you have what you wanted so live with it.

As far as the OCC being built there, it was not for the love of PIT or an olive branch. It was about money ONLY! 400 employees already lived there and it would cost the company too much to either move or rehire. if not for that, I promise you it would had been put in PHX.

 

[BoeingBoy]

The Pittsburgh govt was/is to blame for their current sad state of affairs. Why you may ask? The PIT airport was built after a time when many airlines either went chapter 11, went under, or started slipping. If the powers that be at that time could not see the vulnerability of the airline industry that long ago, then they were the stupidist leaders elected.

I suppose you also believe that PHL shouldn't have built A-West or be planning new runways/terminals, and CLT shouldn't be expanding E-con or building a new runway.......

Jim

 

[LCC_#1]

I suppose you also believe that PHL shouldn't have built A-West or be planning new runways/terminals, and CLT shouldn't be expanding E-con or building a new runway.......

Jim

Well Jim, I hope the powers that be in CLT are asking alot of tough questions to US Airways and I hope they remember what happened in PIT, SJO, RDU, BNA, DAY, SYR, and GSO to name a few. Their success IS linked somewhat to US Airways as the new runway is being built to relieve the ever time consuming delays at CLT. Without US Airways, they really don't NEED the extra runway.

As far as PHL, one thing US Airways DID do correctly is bring to the awareness to the PHL leaders that their city was capable of handling the extra flights customer wise. PHL is different as even without US Airways, the PHL leaders know they must fix the "PHL factor" that has to do with their archaic facility and geographical location. Their airport, services, and revamped facilites are not contengient upon the survival of US Airways. In many ways, CLT's ARE.

 

[BoeingBoy]

As far as PHL, one thing US Airways DID do correctly is bring to the awareness to the PHL leaders that their city was capable of handling the extra flights customer wise.

PHL only differs in degree from PIT - without the hub and the connecting passengers, there's no way that PHL would have all the flights it has (both domestic and international). So like PIT and CLT, PHL built A-West for US and is improving other infrastructure based on the needs of a hub carrier.

So isn't PHL another case of the "the powers that be" not seeing "the vulnerability of the airline industry?" Who's to say that PHL, like PIT in the 80's, is planning based on the US hub without considering that it may not be a hub in a decade or so if another merger comes along.

All I'm saying is that PIT built what US wanted based on assurances from US (via long term leases) that it would be a hub. Is that really any different from what PHL did with A-West and is planning on doing with the rest of the infrastructure? It's awfully easy to have 20-20 hindsight and say that PIT shouldn't have given US what it wanted. It's a lot harder to have 20-20 foresight.....

Jim

 

[LCC_#1]

PHL only differs in degree from PIT - without the hub and the connecting passengers, there's no way that PHL would have all the flights it has (both domestic and international). So like PIT and CLT, PHL built A-West for US and is improving other infrastructure based on the needs of a hub carrier.

So isn't PHL another case of the "the powers that be" not seeing "the vulnerability of the airline industry?" Who's to say that PHL, like PIT in the 80's, is planning based on the US hub without considering that it may not be a hub in a decade or so if another merger comes along.

All I'm saying is that PIT built what US wanted based on assurances from US (via long term leases) that it would be a hub. Is that really any different from what PHL did with A-West and is planning on doing with the rest of the infrastructure? It's awfully easy to have 20-20 hindsight and say that PIT shouldn't have given US what it wanted. It's a lot harder to have 20-20 foresight.....

Jim

I see your point. I guess I'm just a little tired of the poor me victimized mentality. It has been discussed at naseum what it feels like from the countless other cities and hubs with US Airways when the company thoughtlessly closed their facilities and most of the 'Burghers could only answer with a smug "well, you can move to Pittsburgh." It's time to face the reality, suck it up, and plan for a decision.

 

[BoeingBoy]

I see your point. I guess I'm just a little tired of the poor me victimized mentality.

Now that's a different subject. One thing about aviation - if you don't handle change well it's time to find a new line of work.

Jim

 

[LCC_#1]

Now that's a different subject. One thing about aviation - if you don't handle change well it's time to find a new line of work.

Jim

Oh, how true. And Jim I want you to know that I have learned so from you on how to carry one's self on line. I know much has to do with your age, but you show so much class and respect. I am far from there, but you are my inspiration and I aspire to carry myself similarly. I want you to know that publicly. Thanks for being a good example and for always providing a voice of reason.

 

[BoeingBoy]

Not having a dog in any of the fights makes it somewhat easy......

Jim

 

[SegmentKing]

I suppose you also believe that PHL shouldn't have built A-West or be planning new runways/terminals, and CLT shouldn't be expanding E-con or building a new runway.......

Jim

Same should be said for St. Louis.. i guess that new 10,000 foot runway that displaced a thousand residents is only good for 6% of the arrivals and departures at Lambert.....