Ahh, they'll be back. Just wait until the next crisis. There always is one, remember that.

I voted no, but the reasons are now immaterial and this is now our contract. All I can say about that is- "Don't come crying to me."

I ask that everyone take the next few years to consider where this profession has been, and where it's going. However it gets there, we're all going there together. Let's make sure it's someplace we want to be in 10 years, even for those leaving. Pay it forward.

Some things I'm hopeful for:

1. A short duration. 2.5 years is not too bad, I'm glad to see that.

2. 717's. I'll probably never fly it, but I can now eat my hat since there is a 100 seat airplane on the property. Mmmm... delicious!

3. A 94 percent voting percentage. That's pretty good participation.

So, when is the next AE/MD coming out? Anyone?