During the height of the financial crisis, like when the shit was really hitting the fan, one thing that was considered a serious faux pas, perhaps even more so than giving out bonuses, was use of the corporate jet by Chief Executives. And not just for pleasure trips but for business, too. If anyone so much as even entertained the thought of boarding that thing for work purposes they’d be shot dead by something worse than a gun- public opinion. Now, though, enough time has passed that one would consider it acceptable to use the plane from time to time, perhaps even to expedite travel to weekend homes where one is still on the clock, right? WRONG, BITCHES! The Wall Street Journal‘s been watching you and is here to blow up your spot. Continue reading »
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I’d like to put the news of the day on hold momentarily so we can get real for two and ask a serious question. Which one of you is going to spend your bonus on Sully’s Ride? ‘Cause the Captain’s US Airways Airbus 320 is being auctioned off now through March 27. There’s no minimum bid and you should at least consider it. On the fence? Get your ass out to New Jersey, where it’s being stored, and have a look under the hood.
Sully’s ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Airbus For Sale [via Daily Intel]
Cityfile reports that you now have the opportunity to sit your ass in the Don’s cockpit. Trump put his Boeing 727 up for sale yesterday. No word on the asking price but it’ll probably cost you considering that you’re getting three bathrooms with “gold plated sinks,” “abundant storage for fine china and crystal” and a “circular shower.” Make him an offer.
Donald Trump Has An Aging Plane To Sell You [Cityfile]
You know, you get rid of Chuck Prince and the humility at Citigroup just comes a flooding through. The bank which, as you know, has lost hundreds of billions of dollars, has gotten rid of one of its corporate jets (the Falcon 2000) in an effort to inch its way toward profitability. Everyone, please, a moment to acknowledge this gargantuan sacrifice.
Earlier: You Will Never Please Meredith Whitney
Cutting back at Citigroup… [footnoted]
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