David Stempler
David Stempler
area component concerned isolate larger particular problem saying valid
I'm not saying it's not a valid area to be concerned about, but we need to not isolate one particular component of a larger problem and think that's going to really help.
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Canceled flights really irritate passengers tremendously, because you're stuck, and you usually can't get out of an airport for a day or more, and so it really disrupts their travel many times more than a delayed flight.
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Even if Delta pilots don't strike and something is worked out with the flight attendants, there's still a long road ahead to get out of bankruptcy. There are still a lot of bullets to be dodged.
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The bloom is off the rose in many ways. Operationally and financially, they're like anybody else now.
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Taking it out to Denver is a new approach, because it goes into the United system out West ... as opposed to bringing it into O'Hare with short flights.
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People didn't pay for these miles. These are loyalty points. People seem to think they have some dollar amount invested there and they don't.
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Fares will be down, crowds will be up, delays will be longer. You're more likely to be in the middle seat, or next to someone in the middle seat, or sitting at the gate because you got bumped off the airplane.
airlines basically care enemy low passengers price process sent signal
The enemy in this process is us we the passengers have basically sent a signal to the airlines that we only really care about the price of a ticket, that low fare.
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All in all, it's a formula for lots of delays and long lines.
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Air travelers should be aware of all their options before they reach an airport, and that means looking at other airlines and airports, car rentals and even trains.