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Old May 7, 2023 | 12:26 am
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Originally Posted by Detroiter
I was in the Finance Department at my company, so I have no prejudice against beancounters...

BUT,,, over the years I have seen many decisions (in my company and others) where decisions that seemed right at the time were terrible strategically.
DL like all airlines were at risk of ceasing to exist. The millions brought in end up helping the company.

Hindsight being 20/20 might answer be different? Sure. However it might not. You can only base on what you know at the time. Att the time it was thought it would take years to return to current levels.
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