Come on folks, I love both Southwest and Frontier....and it wasn't about "the underdog hitting back." If SWA wanted Frontier bad enough, their CEO could have single handedly removed the labor agreement clause, put up way more cash than Republic, and it would have been a done deal. By choosing to leave the labor agreement clause in place, SWA gave Frontier the option of choosing SWA or Republic........which I think is awesome. Frontier's pilot union chose Republic, and for everyone involved, I hope it was the right choice.
As far as furloughs go...........even with Republic, there will be furloughs and out-right job losses (according to a friend of mine who's at Frontier). I appreciate SWA being honest about their intent to slowly absorb Frontier into SWA. I think Republic intends to do the same, but didn't say it. If you don't believe me, look at all the Republic Regional Jets in Kansas City, that use to be Midwest 717's. They'll eventually replace Frontier with thier own Brand, so in the end how is it any different for the ex-Frontier employee?
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