Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"We believe UAL management's view that weather was a key factor behind the many December flight cancellations, but also think pilot behavior exacerbated the situation... The pilots' anger is manifesting itself in several ways. Most notable is a perfectly legal refusal to accept flying beyond amounts specified in their contract. We also believe UAL is facing increasing pilot sick calls, among other actions that hurt operations and earnings."

Source: Soleil Securities Group analyst James Higgins, who in a report to investors cited "rising evidence" that organized 'sick-outs' by United Airlines pilots contributed to the airline's abysmal performance in December, which saw United rack up twice the industry average number of delays.

FMI: www.united.com