I can see the flood gates have opened. It’s good to see some things never change.
First email received:
“Holly,
While a cute observation by the author, this “mine is bigger therefore better” analogy is off the mark – the real question is what are the load factors on those routes and is there room for extra capacity? If NWA can fly full airplanes from DFW-LGA and make a profit good for them, ditto AA to MSP. It is not necessarily an “us or them”.
I must say the author’s comments do accurately reflect the typical “Sky Nazi” view of the airline world……”
Ouch.
Second email received:
“Gee Holly –
At least we have something else to talk about now that the Sopranos is over.
I can see Tom Bach up there in MSP screaming, “Those f**ks in Dallas have NO RESPECT for NW in MSP. Let’s teach them a lesson. Add 3 DFW-LGA nonstops with mainline.
MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!
Puff on the cigar……cut to scene at AMR Headquarters.”
Third email received:
Holly,
Regarding the catfight between NW and AA, I think you said it best a few years ago when you said, “AA may have written the airline gamebook, but nobody plays the game like NW.” Or, words to that effect.
The e-mail you posted earlier today from the AA employee reflects the usual “Don’t Mess with Texas” attitude that we all hear from AA from time to time. Its best he/she keeps in mind that NW’s costs are MUCH lower than AA’s. Best they be careful who they choose to two-step with!
Have a good weekend!
Test. Just testing to see I can post. A poster had dropped me a note and said they couldn’t get in. Let’s see if my post shows up.