Air Tran 717 to Delta, Avondale Partners

[Fubijaakr]

As soon as SWA added AT to the books, they also added extra training for differences between 737s and 717s. They knew what they were getting into. And, after this SLI, there may be some displacements (downsizing of ATL has been mentioned), so there will be added costs there. It's just the cost of doing business. Even though you may not think so, this mess they created is not even close to being over. Just remember, preserve the CULTURE....

Don't try to use logic on the self-appointed FI training maven.

 

[Andy]

As soon as SWA added AT to the books, they also added extra training for differences between 737s and 717s. They knew what they were getting into. And, after this SLI, there may be some displacements (downsizing of ATL has been mentioned), so there will be added costs there. It's just the cost of doing business. Even though you may not think so, this mess they created is not even close to being over. Just remember, preserve the CULTURE....


Godspeed to you ANDY.


OYS

OYS, neither my post nor Fubi's discussed the cost of training. Fubi made the asinine statement that Southwest couldn't train enough pilots to take all of AAI's 737s without the pilots.
As I stated in my last post, the odds of SWA taking AAI's 737s without pilots is miniscule - you might as well discuss the odds of getting hit by lightning.

This wasn't a discussion on training costs but I do agree with you that SWA has a fairly accurate estimate of training costs to convert all AAI pilots over to Southwest procedures on the 737.

 

[Andy]

Don't try to use logic on the self-appointed FI training maven.

I would have been surprised if you had actually presented the simplest of calculations to try to back up your absurd statement.
You never disappoint.

 

[scoreboardII]

SWA could fly the AT 737 route structure at current SWA manning levels by increasing flying only 8%. No need to train anybody, just throwing that out there for the "can't do it" crowd.

 

[FlyinPiker]

That is one serious first post. Welcome! If true, can you imagine how claustrophobic D concourse is gonna be?

Talk about a landfill with all of those hefty bag carry-ons soon to populate D.

For what it's worth terminal D is being expanded.

http://www.atlanta-airport.com/Airport/Newsroom/Press_Release_Article.aspx?id=760

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] ATLANTA — A major renovation project geared toward enhancing the travel experience at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport passed a milestone today as the Atlanta City Council awarded a contract to expand the Concourse D centerpoint. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] The goals of the project are to improve passenger flow; to enhance access to The Plane Train and the Transportation Mall; and to add restaurant and retail options on Concourse D. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] “This expansion project will dramatically improve the overall experience for thousands of passengers traveling through Concourse D every day,” said Aviation General Manager Louis Miller. “These types of projects are key to bolstering our reputation for top-notch customer service.” [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] The project will add nearly 60,000 square feet across four levels of Concourse D. Two new escalators will be added between the Transportation Mall and main level of the concourse, along with three new elevators connecting the second and third levels. Many of the existing concessions at the centerpoint will be expanded, and the project will create new outlets for food and beverage and mixed retail. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] The project was awarded to Holder, Moody and Bryson joint venture. Construction is expected to begin this fall and will be done in phases to limit the impact on passengers. The project, which is estimated to cost about $37 million, is scheduled to be complete in spring 2014. [/FONT]

 

[canyonblue]

Fubijaakr,On Your Six, Bill Lumberg and General Lee. There is the front row of the Short-Bus hands down.

:nuts::nuts: :nuts::nuts:​

 

[SWA/FO]

Fun to try to guess what the future may bring

When you're not involved I guess....

 

[LiveFreeorDie]

Fubijaakr,On Your Six, Bill Lumberg and General Lee. There is the front row of the Short-Bus hands down.

:nuts::nuts: :nuts::nuts:​

I thought that was 75% of my ignore list...my bad.