Terry Trippler
Terry Trippler
advance book bought hard mainly patient people pushing tickets willing
Right now people are willing to be patient mainly because most of them already bought their tickets. But if this drags on, it's hard for me to see people pushing each other out of the way to book advance tickets on Northwest.
delta hesitant protection seek
That Delta attitude, it's been there a long time, it's what made them great, and its what made them hesitant to seek protection long ago.
airlines alone barrel break delta oil orleans straw
I think all of the airlines will feel this. It's a little more than a blip, but New Orleans and Gulfport alone is not going to put Delta into bankruptcy. I think $70 a barrel oil is the straw that would break the camel's back.
airlines barrel break oil straw
I think all of the airlines will feel this (and) ... $70 a barrel oil is the straw that would break the camel's back.
anytime benefit catch depending market might opens
Anytime Southwest opens up a new market it has been a benefit to consumers, but it might take a while for this to catch on in New York, depending on prices.
critical delays mean quickly stopped tension
If not controlled, it could mean delays and disgruntled passengers. It's critical that this tension be stopped as quickly as possible.
expect fine food paying
If you're paying that kind of money, you expect fine food and wine.
gone huge seeing somebody
I'm not seeing that huge increase. We know somebody will go there who would have gone to New Orleans.
gold saying
I'm not saying vouchers are bad. But they're not gold.
ahead buy confident encourage less ticket trip
I'm not going to say they're going to go away overnight, but I would be less confident to encourage someone to go ahead and buy their ticket for a trip in May.
consumers days glory time wise
The frequent-flier programs' glory days are over. It is time to 'spend down' on all the airlines. Wise consumers are already doing that.
amount earn emergency exit expect rows
The emergency exit rows can probably earn them more than $15. So I expect to see that amount increased.
airlines realizing selling tickets
Airlines are realizing they can't keep selling tickets for a loss.
airlines criticizes expects financial hit service social
Airlines are not a social service industry. Everyone expects the airlines to take a financial hit then criticizes them when they don't make money.