Flyboy- Im actually a 16 thousand number guy and have been hear since 2006. I see were you are coming from about the concessions, that could be one reason if it was ever said. But i really doubt he would have come out and said that. From what i have heard, the 6-8 planes being parked are actually Mesa 50 seaters. But thats all hear say too.
Well my summer has been pretty sweet actually. Have not worked more that 12 days a month since May, so i believe that is averaging 18 days off, and all 3 on 4 off schedules with weekends off. Just sayin.
And no ORF manager did not leave. He saw more money and more days off to come back to the line. Makes sence to me.