Bill Warlick
Bill Warlick
background choice extensive given good launch looking network planning strategy
Given his extensive background in network planning and strategy formulation, he probably would be a good choice for a carrier like Virgin looking to launch U.S. operations.
extended operating performance period service strong sustain united
Obviously, there's a requirement that United will have to sustain strong operating performance for an extended period to service those obligations.
balance capital companies consistent generate larger lay position sheets solid stronger
The larger companies with the stronger balance sheets are in the position to lay out solid capital and generate consistent returns.
delta five weakest
As a stand-alone carrier, Delta is the weakest of the Big Five (American, United, Delta, Continental, Northwest).
cash company investors stay willing
As long as investors are willing to stay on board, this company could have enough cash to make a go of it for a while,
costs fuel progress
The surge in fuel costs is offsetting a lot of the progress that's been made.
balance financing problem pull sheet
Those two could make sense, ... The problem is, who has the balance sheet and the financing to pull that off.
balance changed clean focusing keeping leverage modest rather relative september sheet until
Until September 11, they really were focusing on keeping their balance sheet rather clean and keeping their leverage modest relative to the other big carriers. Unfortunately, that all changed after 2001.