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12-03-2016, 12:02 PM
#2286
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Someone asked that question to one of the AS big wigs right after the merger announcement and the answer was something like "well at Alaska we just do overnights on the east coast so we'll have to look into it".
I'm convinced the buyout was a knee jerk reaction and they have no idea how to run an airline on a larger scale.
I'm convinced the buyout was a knee jerk reaction and they have no idea how to run an airline on a larger scale.
12-03-2016, 12:14 PM
#2287
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Someone asked that question to one of the AS big wigs right after the merger announcement and the answer was something like "well at Alaska we just do overnights on the east coast so we'll have to look into it".
I'm convinced the buyout was a knee jerk reaction and they have no idea how to run an airline on a larger scale.
I'm convinced the buyout was a knee jerk reaction and they have no idea how to run an airline on a larger scale.
Today AS runs SEA several times a day to EWR, PDX-EWR, SAN-EWR, and soon SJC-EWR. And VX of course has their base of operation out of NYC. Transcons from EWR/JFK to California, LGA-DAL flights, and seasonal JFK-FLL.
Originally Posted by gloopy
Why would it close? It seems to make sense to staff at least some crews there for flexibility and operational integrity.
12-03-2016, 01:41 PM
#2288
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Joined APC: Mar 2007
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Someone asked that question to one of the AS big wigs right after the merger announcement and the answer was something like "well at Alaska we just do overnights on the east coast so we'll have to look into it".
I'm convinced the buyout was a knee jerk reaction and they have no idea how to run an airline on a larger scale.
I'm convinced the buyout was a knee jerk reaction and they have no idea how to run an airline on a larger scale.
12-03-2016, 01:51 PM
#2290
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You seem to know it all. I am guessing you minored in aviation management so your considered opinion on things could be very valuable. Have you considered shooting Brad an email and offering your services. I am sure he would love to have your help making some of these tough decisions.
Alaska Airlines CEO Debates Keeping Virgin America Name After Merger
" CEO Brad Tilden says that the company is currently debating whether or not to keep the Virgin America brand up and running, operating it separately from Alaska, the Associated Press reports. “It is the thing I am losing the most sleep over with our merger,”
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