Lol @ Shrinking to adsorb the retirements. Lets do some math here.

What is it at delta, 5.5 crews per airplane? Sure...lets just use that for kicks. At their peak they will lose about 800 pilots a year, thats about 73 airplanes a year or 7 airplanes per month they will need to bench to keep up with retirements. Some of you really think that will happen? LOL

I just think some of you enjoy being pessimistic, but this isnt rocket science. Hiring booms and busts are a fact. Some last longer than others...this boom might last really long...and it might not. My bet is really long.