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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 11:13 am
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my take on Smi-speak

Originally Posted by hans
I realize this statement was for investors but just think how different and more politically savvy the message would be with the addition <in bold> of just a few words:

"We are working together to build on United's core strengths, enhance our customer's flying experience and deliver excellent long-term results for our investors," said Jeff Smisek, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "We are committed to achieving sufficient and sustainable profitability that will benefit both our stakeholders and our valuable customers."
I might bold the last sentence differently to highlight what's really going down. My take of Smi-speak would go:

... said Jeff Smisek, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "We are committed to achieving sufficient and sustainable profitability that will benefit both our stakeholders and our valuable customers."

I doubt the majority of FTers would be classified as valuable in Jeff's world.
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