Freedom,
Your immaturity and lack of common sense are truly incredible. You just believe whatever you are told by the clowns in Tempe and follow them blindly. If they told you to buy land in Arizona because it would be oceanfront, I bet you would.
You are sadly mistaken if you think that Tempe cares anything for you or anyone else on the front line, let alone their customers. They can say anything they want, but actions speak louder than words--and they are only out for themselves.
FACT-they are INCAPABLE of running an airline properly, and they continue to take steps which APPEAR to work, but in the long run cause more problems than they solve.
EVERYONE who isn't living in a cave (and some that are) is facing $140+ oil, but NO ONE is responding to it like the clowns in the Sand Castle. Yes others are implementing fees, and yes, they are unpopular with most of us, but in SOME cases they are an unwelcome necessity. In US' case they cross a line between need and greed however, and are an attempt to cover up for the ineptitude in running an airline.
IF they had not made some of the draconian an ill informed changes they have made over the past couple of years,
IF they had not encouraged their most experienced personnel to leave, knowing that they would have inexperienced untrained people to replace them,
IF they had tried in GOOD FAITH to negotiate with the unions (not necessarily to give them more, but to gain efficiencies which are enjoyed by other airlines,
IF they had been honest with customers and employees alike,
IF they had chosen to give the employees the tools they need to do the job efficiently, and reduce the need for extra spending in the long run,
IF THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING, they would be in a better position to weather the storm.
So you can spout off all you want about $140 oil, and you're not wrong, but ONLY US Airways has launced a frontal attack on both customers and employees alike, and in the end they will get what they deserve.
NOTE--In my heart it hurts to see this happen because I have many friends still working at US Airways (yourself NOT included), but until there is REAL management who is willing to take risks and assume responsibility (and blame) for their mistakes, there is not a chance.
NO OTHER AIRLINE in the US is even considering charging for soft drinks.
NO OTHER AIRLINE in the US has as yet canceled bonus miles for Elites--and my information is they are NOT even thinking of it.
NO OTHER AIRLINE in the US except United has matched the elimination of the 500 mile minimum, and we have heard that even UA is reconsidering.
NO OTHER AIRLINE has such contempt for both customers and employees as does US.
So, Freedom, you are free to go pound sand.....
I will stop now before the cornfield beckons me as well.......
EDITED TO ADD: Whoever is wasting company time and assets monitoring bulletin boards to see who is speaking ill of US is the TRUE person who should be fired....try running an airline correctly....oh right.... they really DON'T KNOW HOW!!!!
