Activist Investor pushing changes at SWA
07-10-2024, 06:57 AM
#241
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07-10-2024, 09:56 AM
#242
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He returned to the line here I thought. He fell on his sword after the "clean kill" incident, can't say I blame him. Not really any path forward after 65 for him here, so I am guessing he took his toys and went somewhere else. Not really a bad move IMO.
I am also guessing that he is "management material" but had already poisoned the waters at SWA and wanted a fresh start. Bob was about as inspirational as a wet sock, but I will always admire him for quitting the VP gig when he did. I doubt this has anything to do with an impending merger, as Bob was thrown out of the cool kids club when he resigned.
Why any line pilot would ever what to work in the management pit of vipers is beyond me, but I am glad some do I guess. I would 10 times much rather pull a BG and fly 330 TFP in June and out-earn all of them with the exception of maybe the top 5 in the exec washroom. To each their own, though.
I am also guessing that he is "management material" but had already poisoned the waters at SWA and wanted a fresh start. Bob was about as inspirational as a wet sock, but I will always admire him for quitting the VP gig when he did. I doubt this has anything to do with an impending merger, as Bob was thrown out of the cool kids club when he resigned.
Why any line pilot would ever what to work in the management pit of vipers is beyond me, but I am glad some do I guess. I would 10 times much rather pull a BG and fly 330 TFP in June and out-earn all of them with the exception of maybe the top 5 in the exec washroom. To each their own, though.
I'd be a straight fwd gig for himhere at SY as he's not replacing Eisenhower. If he comes onboard and brings us up to AQP by definition vice name only, well, we'll all dance at his wedding. It's not a high bar.....
Cheers fellow 73 dudes. Y'all ever get sick of pax, FAs, and all that money you make, come look us up. Flying packages for Bezos ain't too bad. Every plane has a pinup of Lauren.
07-10-2024, 11:04 AM
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I have great admiration for SWAPA's EF&A guys and the leadership. They do a great job but Elliott is not something SWAPA has ever had to deal with. Nobody knows for sure. SWAPA just better have legal to help.
07-10-2024, 11:10 PM
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It’s sad to say that Elliot has provided more sit down and discussion time with SWAPA vs. the Company. And what I mean is the company has provided zero.
07-11-2024, 07:06 AM
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They already had at least one sit down with BOD. Not much too say. "All of you need to be fired!". "Your airline sucks and you have no plan". "We have a plan and we are working on bringing to the public in the fall." Here's a poison pill and Gangwall. Now go cry to SWAPA and see if Vanguard, Capital and PrimeCap will change their minds. Have nice day.
07-11-2024, 07:53 AM
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It’s sad to say that Elliot has provided more sit down and discussion time with SWAPA vs. the Company.
07-12-2024, 06:08 AM
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I think they are trying to do the same thing that SWA people here in this forum have complained about: antiquated business model, outdated IT infrastructure, broken boarding system, etc. Clearly the leadership in place currently doesn't want to do anything about it, so why not support Elliott's attempt to make the company better?
07-13-2024, 01:34 PM
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07-14-2024, 11:59 PM
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Wherever you work I am sure there are lots of bid avoids with your name on it. Now its time to add you to the Ignore list here.
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