Virgin America hiring pilots again, 2013
01-24-2013, 12:09 PM
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Because this is nothing more than a predatory reaction. Never have they before offered the same kind of increase as we have now seen for the summer. If the legacy increases huge capacity with a steep price dump, sometimes a case can be made against it, eg, Vanguard versus AA in the MCI-DFW market when Vanguard entered.
01-24-2013, 12:35 PM
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And yes, I'd be for regulating the market and bring this industry back to what it was prior to 1978. Why? Are you happy with what this career has become since deregulation? The government is already too involved in airline businesses. Taxes, security fees, approvals/denials for airport slots, releasing fare information, etc etc.
And yes, I'd be for regulating the market and bring this industry back to what it was prior to 1978. Why? Are you happy with what this career has become since deregulation? The government is already too involved in airline businesses. Taxes, security fees, approvals/denials for airport slots, releasing fare information, etc etc.
01-24-2013, 12:48 PM
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And yes, I'd be for regulating the market and bring this industry back to what it was prior to 1978. Why? Are you happy with what this career has become since deregulation? The government is already too involved in airline businesses. Taxes, security fees, approvals/denials for airport slots, releasing fare information, etc etc.
With thinking like that, if this airline pilot thing doesn't work out, you've got a bright future as a politician!
01-24-2013, 01:14 PM
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And yes, I'd be for regulating the market and bring this industry back to what it was prior to 1978. Why? Are you happy with what this career has become since deregulation? The government is already too involved in airline businesses. Taxes, security fees, approvals/denials for airport slots, releasing fare information, etc etc.
And yes, I'd be for regulating the market and bring this industry back to what it was prior to 1978. Why? Are you happy with what this career has become since deregulation? The government is already too involved in airline businesses. Taxes, security fees, approvals/denials for airport slots, releasing fare information, etc etc.
I don't see how the filed complaint you posted is relevant. If a carrier can't compete, they don't belong in the business. That's a free market, right? Wal-Mart has been driving Ma & Pop shops out of business for years. Yet local governments are begging them to build in their towns. The airline business is a free market. You can't de-regulate the industry, then tell an airline that they can't low ball the competition.
WRT to the rest of your questions, if you think the government is too involved, how would a regulated industry change that?
01-24-2013, 01:19 PM
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I don't see how the filed complaint you posted is relevant. If a carrier can't compete, they don't belong in the business. That's a free market, right? Wal-Mart has been driving Ma & Pop shops out of business for years. Yet local governments are begging them to build in their towns. The airline business is a free market. You can't de-regulate the industry, then tell an airline that they can't low ball the competition.
WRT to the rest of your questions, if you think the government is too involved, how would a regulated industry change that?
WRT to the rest of your questions, if you think the government is too involved, how would a regulated industry change that?
01-24-2013, 02:04 PM
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He just wants the govt to protect his 2 year upgrade and long term job security and seniority. With quick reward comes massive risk.
01-24-2013, 02:07 PM
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I don't see how the filed complaint you posted is relevant. If a carrier can't compete, they don't belong in the business. That's a free market, right? Wal-Mart has been driving Ma & Pop shops out of business for years. Yet local governments are begging them to build in their towns. The airline business is a free market. You can't de-regulate the industry, then tell an airline that they can't low ball the competition.
WRT to the rest of your questions, if you think the government is too involved, how would a regulated industry change that?
WRT to the rest of your questions, if you think the government is too involved, how would a regulated industry change that?
Well that would be convienent. 
01-24-2013, 02:36 PM
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What is convenient is that you are a moderator who trolls threads. "Making money and profits, oh wait." Ok, we get it. You made it to the big Delta D. Congratulations. Sorry we couldn't all get to where you were, we are second tier, lower skilled pilots than Delta. You are a troll, the General Lee of APC forums.
Does this mean you won't be asking the General for a letter of recommendation?
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01-24-2013, 02:39 PM
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