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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 10:07 pm
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Ben Smith
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Originally Posted by ac777
IMHO the Rouge concept has to do with getting away from the Union, avoiding Union wages and benefits and has nothing to do with service. It has been dressed up differently so it will not be mistaken for mainline AC. If the concept succeeds, after next round of negotiations you will see more Rouge flights
Not true

Mainline model (wages/working rules/product/configuration) was not viable in the leisure market.
rouge is designed to provide AC inc with a tool to profitably compete in these markets.
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