Bedford inserts foot into mouth
12-19-2009, 07:53 AM
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12-19-2009, 12:52 PM
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Good luck to all those who work for this "self-aggrandizing Christian-in-name-only" POS Brian Binferd.
That was the general gist of my previously censored post, edited to comply with the TOS.
That was the general gist of my previously censored post, edited to comply with the TOS.
It is instructive to see him refer to those who made MEH what it WAS as so much rotting garbage that needed to be jettisoned so that he can continue to dominate his minions.
As long as there is a line of people willing to be taken advantage of in order to work in this industry sweatshop he will continue to provide value to the shareholders. Methinks he is in over his head though.
How repulsive.
Merry X-mas everyone.
As long as there is a line of people willing to be taken advantage of in order to work in this industry sweatshop he will continue to provide value to the shareholders. Methinks he is in over his head though.
How repulsive.
Merry X-mas everyone.
12-19-2009, 01:03 PM
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Must not fly with the senior guys then. CHQ was pay for training up until 1999. I remember a few guys telling me how CHQ pioneered pay for training in the early 90s and Comair and others began shortly thereafter (I cannot confirm that though). I do know for a fact there are pay for training pilots from CHQ still on the seniority list (albeit not many..probably just under 100).
And no, I don't fly with the uber senior guys, to answer your "comment".
12-19-2009, 01:07 PM
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It doesn't matter if MKE constantly smells like rotten eggs and you get kicked in the nuts every time you step off the airplane. In his position you gotta market your main destinations and hubs. Midwest was all about the home town pride and now the CEO is on record berating it as a 3rd rate city. That's not being honest, it's being stupid.
12-19-2009, 01:09 PM
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Nobody said Milwaukee is known for its sunny beaches and amusement parks. The point is that you don't go walking around saying one of your central hubs and soon-to-be major sources of income is full of chumps who enjoy cookies.
It doesn't matter if MSP constantly smells like rotten eggs and you get kicked in the nuts every time you step off the airplane. In his position you gotta market your main destinations and hubs. Midwest was all about the home town pride and now the CEO is on record berating it as a 3rd rate city. That's not being honest, it's being stupid.
It doesn't matter if MSP constantly smells like rotten eggs and you get kicked in the nuts every time you step off the airplane. In his position you gotta market your main destinations and hubs. Midwest was all about the home town pride and now the CEO is on record berating it as a 3rd rate city. That's not being honest, it's being stupid.
MSP=Minneapolis
MKE=Milwaukee
12-19-2009, 01:21 PM
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What it comes down to is that Bedford is used to being able to step over everyone and still run his business. Up until now all he's had to do is meet easily measurable contractual provisions and the money comes in. His entire airline up til now was made or broken by a spreadsheet, not quality, and thats all he knows.
Well now he's the one who has to fill the seats, provide the quality service, and act like a real airline, or customers will vote with their feet. Unfortunately for him, he has no idea what he's gotten himself into and he's competing with airlines who are experts at not only doing that, but turning a profit while doing so.
Though it really is unfortunate for the employees, especially those at Frontier and Midwest, it will be a good thing for a lot of people when Republic closes up shop. With the "quality" leadership, product, and mindset they have now, it might not take very long.
Well now he's the one who has to fill the seats, provide the quality service, and act like a real airline, or customers will vote with their feet. Unfortunately for him, he has no idea what he's gotten himself into and he's competing with airlines who are experts at not only doing that, but turning a profit while doing so.
Though it really is unfortunate for the employees, especially those at Frontier and Midwest, it will be a good thing for a lot of people when Republic closes up shop. With the "quality" leadership, product, and mindset they have now, it might not take very long.
12-19-2009, 04:49 PM
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Lol...you folks are great entertainment.
12-19-2009, 05:38 PM
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Those are some mighty powerful dreams. Are you sleep deprived son?
Last edited by Jetpipe22; 12-19-2009 at 05:40 PM. Reason: Giggles
12-19-2009, 06:35 PM
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Must not fly with the senior guys then. CHQ was pay for training up until 1999. I remember a few guys telling me how CHQ pioneered pay for training in the early 90s and Comair and others began shortly thereafter (I cannot confirm that though). I do know for a fact there are pay for training pilots from CHQ still on the seniority list (albeit not many..probably just under 100).
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