I am a former Frontier employee (laid off) and a resident of Denver, Colorado. Frontier has a culture and unique branding (the animals) that will never be matched. The thought of the horrible WN colors on a Airbus makes me ill to say that least. Why does WN think they will be the dominant carrier here in Denver. Denver is very loyal to Frontier, I know first hand. Southwest cannot fill a plane most days--Frontier can! Southwest's RPM's (revenue passenger miles) are the lowest at DIA, from what I have heard. IF Southwest does take over Frontier, what a sad day it will be for Denver and our economy! Believe me they will get rid of everyone, from Sean Manke on down! Case and point-ATA. If you are lucky to be saved, you will have to reapply for your job and interview for it. It is more cost effective for Southwest to hire some idiot off the street at 11.00 an hour (which is not bad) than retain your current salary. A Denver ICON since originally in the 40's maybe gone and likely will not come back a 3rd time! I have been in the industry as a flight attendant/ trainer for 25 years, with Eastern, United, Air Tran and Frontier. I have seen them come and go, and believe me sooner or later Southwest will run out of gas. Growing too fast too soon has been a scenario seen too many times and failed. To wrap it up-United (the better company) will match your fares in every market you serve and push you out of Denver like they did in the 80's with CO (Yes, Southwest has been here before-with no success). Good luck Southwest also in the ATL! Being a former Air Tran flight attendant I know the ATL toooooooo well. Sorry, fortress DELTA will never-EVER let you take that city!
In final---I did like Southwest (you would not think) when Herb Kellher ran the game (it's a game). He was a brillant man with a sincere vision to provide low fares and excellent service. Now boarding a Southwest flight is like walking into McDonalds.....everywhere, bad customer service (can they speak english?), not a smile in sight!
Thanks for the rant and good luck WN----in the end you won't!
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