Plan To Save Us Airways Falls Apart
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MarkMyWords
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I think that this quote from Bronner, "He hopes that "the various members of the US Airways family will sit down together and come up with their own proposals" on how to cut costs." proves that there isn't much of a plan there. They want the unions to come to the table with cost cutting ideas? :angry:
MarkMyWords
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USFlyer -
You are 100% correct. All this negative publicity, without company responses, will definitly kill advance bookings. If you were planning your spring break and were reading this news, would you book with US?
You are 100% correct. All this negative publicity, without company responses, will definitly kill advance bookings. If you were planning your spring break and were reading this news, would you book with US?
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USFlyer,
Earlier this evening I toyed with the idea of starting a poll on what the stock would do this week - bottom out or keep dropping.
I think this article may ensure the latter (though the market cap is below the reported value of some of the assets).
Jim
Earlier this evening I toyed with the idea of starting a poll on what the stock would do this week - bottom out or keep dropping.
I think this article may ensure the latter (though the market cap is below the reported value of some of the assets).
Jim
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The Post wrote US Airways executives said they plan to keep the airline as an independent operator indefinitely. "We still think US Airways has a franchise and has a strong position as an airline on the East Coast," said Christopher L. Chiames, senior vice president of corporate affairs at US Airways. "But we have some short-to-medium-term financial challenges. We have to manage those to be around to fight the fight."
That's why the next 30 to 90 days are critical.
I find it interesting that the Washington Post published this article today and later this afternoon senior management will meet with the entire ALPA MEC in Washington at the Special MEC meeting.
Coincidental?
Respectfully,
USA320Pilot
That's why the next 30 to 90 days are critical.
I find it interesting that the Washington Post published this article today and later this afternoon senior management will meet with the entire ALPA MEC in Washington at the Special MEC meeting.
Coincidental?
Respectfully,
USA320Pilot
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I dunno....to me it seems that the fate of US Airways can be read on the writing on the wall. I am amazed that Wolf and Gangwal managed to walk off with golden parachutes when in fact they have done nothing other than pushing the carrier into deeper oblivion.... :huh: :boring: :censored: :cold:
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Well we all know the Post loves US, and they are a stone throw away from CCY.USA320Pilot said:
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USA320Pilot:
The following is quoted in the last paragraph of today's US Airways article in The Washington Post:
Doesn't the first bold text section above, quoting a corporate official, indicate that there will be no UCT/ICT/merger involving US Airways in the foreseeable future? And doesn't the second bold text section above, again quoting a corporate official, indicate that US Airways currently does not have the financial strength to purchase some or all of another carrier? Can you explain the dichotomy between the quoted paragraph above and your numerous recent statements that there "will" be a "corporate transaction" between US Airways and United? Perhaps Chiames' sources at US Airways aren't as good as yours?
The following is quoted in the last paragraph of today's US Airways article in The Washington Post:
Doesn't the first bold text section above, quoting a corporate official, indicate that there will be no UCT/ICT/merger involving US Airways in the foreseeable future? And doesn't the second bold text section above, again quoting a corporate official, indicate that US Airways currently does not have the financial strength to purchase some or all of another carrier? Can you explain the dichotomy between the quoted paragraph above and your numerous recent statements that there "will" be a "corporate transaction" between US Airways and United? Perhaps Chiames' sources at US Airways aren't as good as yours?
EyeInTheSky
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PineyBob, I almost choked on my coffee reading your note. I am speechless. Most call girls have better morals than reporters? My, my, my what a tangled web we weave. If everybody only knew the real deal here, right Bob?PineyBob said:Reporters LOVE a story! Period! Trust me on that. Most call girls have more morals than your average reporter.Piedmont4US said:Well we all know the Post loves US, and they are a stone throw away from CCY.
Let's face it, you're a stones throw away from a juicy story on any given day if you're the Washington Post.
Be very careful categorizing hookers and reporters. One screws people for money the other just reports about the screwing and gets money. Keith Alexander is a good reporter. Much better than US Airways' crappy Corporate Communications. I will say the bringing up the five crashes over a decade ago was a 'low blow', but history is history. I've said it before and I'll say it again, US Airways needs a public relations guru to come in and have any chance of saving face. Of course this will cost a fortune. But Sigel even stated that it's the bottom of the ninth and he's looking for extra innings. Hey if you want extra innings you have to earn that right. Right now I see no hits and a whole lot of errors. What do you think is going to happen? Dave Siegel may be forever known as the Bill Buckner of the airline world.AtlanticBeach
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I certainly have been a vocal critic of management's PR efforts in the past, but let me come to their defense regarding current events. With the announcement of quarterly results scheduled for this Friday, the company is in a mandated "quiet period" regarding certain items.
That being said, let's see a positive media blitz beginning next week.
That being said, let's see a positive media blitz beginning next week.
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AtlanticBeach, I am sure you are correct in this. But, let's face it, if this is the case it's just par for the course. US Airways corporate communications philosophy mirrors Helen Keller. No see, no hear, no talk.AtlanticBeach said:
EyeInTheSky
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PineyBob, ah yes, Chris Elliott. Didn't Chris Chiames put a Fatwa out on him at USA Today? For those that need a recap go to these posts on this board /index.php...?showtopic=8050. That's the problem with Chris Chiames and his team they are out to kill the messenger not the message. Threats, intimidation is the Crystal City motto. US Airways corporate mentality gives a whole new meaning to screw in the verb screwing.
