“Remember you can be the lowest cost airline in world and if you don't have cooperation of your work force you're going to fail, ... They're being asked to sacrifice a lot, another 35 percent. But if they don't agree their jobs will go away.”
“The big guys decided they wanted to maintain market share in areas where they didn't have the cost structure to compete. It's adjusting slowly as the big guys decide they'll never make money there.”
“We believe the whole airline industry will now have to move in this direction; this will likely hurt revenues in the short run but could be beneficial in the long run.”
“It's going to speed up the reformation and the restructuring in the industry. Those who make the right decisions in those areas are going to be the survivors. Adapt or perish.”
“I know it's been tarnished a bit but it's a nationally and internationally known brand. Remember America West has had its troubles too. And it's more of a regional name. And I think US Air still has some value.”
“Operating two products under the same name has never worked. They've learned a lot from operating a low cost product and now in bankruptcy they can incorporate that into their main line product.”
