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El Al ends quarter $29 million in the black
Ha'aretz Daily ^

Posted on 11/26/2002 5:31:52 PM PST by RCW2001

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Very nicely done considering the drop in tourist travel.

Our airlines, spare Southwest and maybe a couple of 'niche' airlines, could take a lesson...but they won't.

1 posted on 11/26/2002 5:31:52 PM PST by RCW2001
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To: RCW2001
Who cares? What's the point of posting this? Are you really so hung up on what Jews/Israelis do?

Another meaningless post from you.
2 posted on 11/26/2002 5:34:31 PM PST by dennisw
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I care

Rather than be squelched, I for one am interested to see how another air carrier can do so well in the current global market, where our American carriers (save Southwest and Frontier), can find profit anywhere, nor will they anytime soon.

It's good to see an ally doing something right that we need to emulate.

3 posted on 11/26/2002 5:40:08 PM PST by NorCoGOP
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I thought it was significant that an airline, in distressed times and conditions, can turn a profit...

I've originated several threads in the past dealing with the 'airline industry'. Most recently...today, with the US Airway furlough announcement.

4 posted on 11/26/2002 5:41:33 PM PST by RCW2001
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To: dennisw
why so venomous?
5 posted on 11/26/2002 5:46:26 PM PST by contessa machiaveli
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To: contessa machiaveli
Why don't you tell me the point of posting this. It's a waste of FreeRepublic and I'm wasting time even posting to it.
6 posted on 11/26/2002 5:48:57 PM PST by dennisw
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Think before you type!
7 posted on 11/26/2002 5:49:19 PM PST by cheme
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Then why bother?

It's unfortunate to have such a view, not only regarding the purpose of Free Republic, but to further attempt to squelch the debate, which these threads are designed to foster, by using ad hominem attacks.

8 posted on 11/26/2002 5:52:12 PM PST by NorCoGOP
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Sorry jack but to me it's an irrelevant and pointless post. Your mileage may vary and so what if it does. Right?
9 posted on 11/26/2002 5:58:25 PM PST by dennisw
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...but to further attempt to squelch the debate, which......

Hahahahha... Yeah. I'm attempting to squelch a debate about El Al profitability. A burning issue for our time.

10 posted on 11/26/2002 6:00:28 PM PST by dennisw
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To: RCW2001
Thank you for the post. Good article.
11 posted on 11/26/2002 6:04:04 PM PST by LowOiL
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I suppose if flying passengers feel that the airline is making sensible and effective measures against terror, they will pay to fly the airline, in any economy.
12 posted on 11/26/2002 6:08:51 PM PST by Republic of Texas
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To: NorCoGOP; dennisw; RCW2001
It is an important post. The airline industry has always
pressured the FAA and Congress for less security not more.
Their excuse is profitability. If El Al, Southwest and Frontier
can show a profit in these difficult times and while implementing
increased security measures then this proves more security
does not translate into bankruptcy for the Airline Industry.

dennisw, you do remember that 4 US jets were used as Weapons of
Mass Destruction on September 11th 2001. US jets, not International jets.

13 posted on 11/26/2002 6:09:24 PM PST by Fpimentel
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good.... by the way, aren't there several fellas at that place that are armed with ......
14 posted on 11/26/2002 6:14:13 PM PST by pointsal
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To: RCW2001
What is El Al doing that American Airlines should be doing to be coming out in the black?

I disagree with the poster above who basically said, "Who cares."

Business is business and black and red are vitally important. Thanks for the post.
16 posted on 11/26/2002 6:46:51 PM PST by Salvation
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Obviously you do not have a business-oriented mind. Think about it!
17 posted on 11/26/2002 6:49:11 PM PST by Salvation
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To: NorCoGOP
Rather than be squelched, I for one am interested to see how another air carrier can do so well in the current global market, where our American carriers (save Southwest and Frontier), can find profit anywhere, nor will they anytime soon.

Not to mention JetBlue, which has become my airline of choice whenever I fly to a city it services. Threads like this are important because they demonstrate that it's unnecessary, even unwise, for the government to bail out failing airlines.

18 posted on 11/26/2002 7:01:23 PM PST by jalisco555
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To: RCW2001
Those of us who travel for a living,especially internationally,appreciate the airline industry updates. Thanks.
19 posted on 11/26/2002 7:19:12 PM PST by Wild Irish Rogue
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To: dennisw
Actually he sounds positive here.
20 posted on 11/26/2002 7:23:02 PM PST by weikel
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