Originally Posted by
mile ho
The growth rate of 24 new destinations in the past 3 years is not on fresh WN metal; they did not initiate even half of these 'new' destinations on their own (I can only think of DCA, which they purchased from AA?). This number is no doubt skewed heavily because of the acquisition of Air Tran which began 3 years ago, as the majority of new dots on the map have come through the purchase; through the taking over of the AT stations.
But of course, you want to pick on the 'qualifier'. Is that all you want to do? Pick a fight? Your tone on this board is sad.
You are the one speaking nonsense with comments like this when presented with facts.
Originally Posted by
mile ho
I think [adding non-stop flights to existing stations] is the key to what GK was talking about. It's not really 50 new destinations. But if say DAL gets a non-stop to SEA then that'll most likely count.
A bit of smoke and mirrors if you ask me.
Originally Posted by
mile ho
Not confused. I just don't believe it. I think this 50 NEW destinations is akin to the nonsensical talk about Hawaii from GK so many years ago.
Originally Posted by
mile ho
Whatever. IMO, 50 brand new destinations is not happening. Sounds to me like bluster designed to tickle analyst's ears.
Hawaii service should start up any day now!
Originally Posted by
mile ho
I get where you're coming from even if someone else doesn't. The language seems to suggest they see the new n/s destinations from DAL as new destinations.
But in the end, I just don't see it happening. I'm sure they'll end up adding some; but 50? Yeah, right. IMO, that's simply a pipe dream.
I'd actually prefer that you make an accurate statement, rather than tear apart a strawman.
Originally Posted by
mile ho
My wife and I were just simply having a conversation about where the dots might come from.
Pardon me if you've finally changed your tone from "GK is a liar" to "let's see if this can actually work," but if you're going to do that, you should at least start with the conditions set by the statement ("over several years") rather than your preconceived conditions for failure ("in short order").