Re: Hawaii's Interisland Air War - Chapter 2
Curious, how would a merger between HA and AQ make HA weaker? Yes, AQ could merge with SWA assuming the two agreed and it would be very easy given they use the same equipment model - 737s. But I doubt SWA would allow AQ to keep a separate identity, what would be the point for them? And more importantly, I would see a merger with SWA removing more local jobs than a merger with HA. For one thing, I think they would eliminate all local call center jobs. Another and more important one is the elimination of the AQ mechanics. Why need them when they have fleet maintenance on the mainland?
On the mainland, SWA may compete with Mesa on some routes but not as Mesa but as whatever legacy carrier that has contracted Mesa. As for profitablity, they are THE airline to emulate. All the likes of Jetblue, Ryan Air, and new low cost carriers in Asia are basically imitations of SWA. SWA was founded in 1971, made it's first profit in 1973 and has done so ever since, it's a record unmatched in commercial airline industry history. So they are loaded with $$$. And the best part is, it's never gotten to their heads, they still keep operations lean.
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On the mainland, SWA may compete with Mesa on some routes but not as Mesa but as whatever legacy carrier that has contracted Mesa. As for profitablity, they are THE airline to emulate. All the likes of Jetblue, Ryan Air, and new low cost carriers in Asia are basically imitations of SWA. SWA was founded in 1971, made it's first profit in 1973 and has done so ever since, it's a record unmatched in commercial airline industry history. So they are loaded with $$$. And the best part is, it's never gotten to their heads, they still keep operations lean.
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