Cincinnati has always been described as a hub on steroids. But as this shows, nothing is safe anymore. |
Given how big Southwest is, they're a pricing leader, and they'll continue to keep [downward] pressure on airfares. So there's a limit as to how high fares can go. |
I don't think anybody thinks United will emerge this year, ... There are too many questions they can't answer. |
I don't think these changes will alter the ultimate outcome, which is a Chapter 11 filing, |
I think it's their attempt to stay out of Chapter 11. |
I think that the numbers weren't as good as Continental's and they were below the consensus estimate, |
I think that they will file before Oct. 17 for sure. With oil prices where they are and big pension contributions due, and without higher airfares, Northwest had no choice, |
I think that they will file before October 17 for sure. With oil prices where they are and big pension contributions due, and without higher airfares, Northwest had no choice, |
I think the industry in general is having a little better time of it on the revenue side of the equation. |
I think United cut as much as they can after three years in Chapter 11. There's not a lot more they can do at this juncture. In our view they're probably positioned as well as they can be at this time. |
I wouldn't be at all surprised. In the past, these two airlines have talked and they have very little route overlap. |
It is the guidance for continued loss, which is obviously very bearish for the stock. |
It seems like the PEB said everyone should participate in concessions, but that United should give mechanics the raise, then you can talk about concessions, ... But now I think it'll be difficult to win those concessions. |
It seems like the PEB said everyone should participate in concessions, but that United should give mechanics the raise, then you can talk about concessions. But now I think it'll be difficult to win those concessions. |
It's a long-winded way of saying that Delta tried to cuts costs before 9/11, but was unable to. I think it's self-serving. |