More Executive Changes
Oct 14, 2016 | 2:27 pm
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More Executive Changes
It is being reported that SVP - Customers Sandra Pineau has announced her retirement. She was recently promoted to SVP, so one has to think this is part of upcoming re-orgs and reductions in the Officer level. I liked Sandra, will be interesting to see if she is replaced.
Also being rumored that Jeff Wall, VP Labor Relations is leaving.
Also being rumored that Jeff Wall, VP Labor Relations is leaving.
Oct 17, 2016 | 9:34 am
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This morning came news of another retirement. CTO Ferdy Khater. Rather odd timing given the outage a few days ago.
Oct 17, 2016 | 9:36 am
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Though admittedly I have no basis for any speculation linking the two
Oct 17, 2016 | 11:59 am
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I wonder what the deal is here - legitimate retirements or "move-ons", or a move by Oscar to consolidate his strategy with new loyalists?
Oct 17, 2016 | 12:06 pm
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Oct 17, 2016 | 7:45 pm
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A further announcement today outlines what seems to be major changes. Airport Ops, Inflight, Reservations, Customer Experience and catering are to have one officer. Not sure if that means one EVP, one SVP or what remains to be seen.
Oct 17, 2016 | 7:56 pm
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Tomorrow's (18 Oct 2016 9:30AM CT) conference call should be interesting.
Oct 17, 2016 | 8:42 pm
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Oct 17, 2016 | 10:22 pm
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If you think backend IT is bad on UA, take a look at WN. That is truly lipstick on a pig. They use different booking engines for domestic and international! :/
Oct 17, 2016 | 10:28 pm
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i've met 2 of jeff's pmco solders from the good ol days and i have to say that jeff wall is nothing short of amazing...his dislike for organized labor is well known and his departure will be a good one for the labor employees...the other one is roitman....the king of arrogance.....he needs to leave ual as well.
Oct 18, 2016 | 5:36 am
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i've met 2 of jeff's pmco solders from the good ol days and i have to say that jeff wall is nothing short of amazing...his dislike for organized labor is well known and his departure will be a good one for the labor employees...the other one is roitman....the king of arrogance.....he needs to leave ual as well.
