Tis true. Somewhere around 19 DC9s.

But we did have 71 DC9s in 2008. So 88 717s - 71 DC9s = 17 GROWTH JETS!

In 2015. Or 8 years after the merger.

But no worries, 17 is halfway to the goal of having as many mainline jets in 2015 as we did in 2008. The MD90s (if) at 65 frames - 2 or 3 spares will help get back to making us whole. Or 2008 + 4!

Of course that requires ASM growth even with DCI@450!

Of course, remember... future success through expanded margins! Limited back-fill! Improved productivity! Not going on any (growth) benders! We're going to de-risk and de-leverage! Grind down net debt some form or fashion! The goal - investment grade! Oh and growth... in global consolidation!

Not that there is anything wrong with that. Wise is not always preferable for employees but the question is should we just get used to the idea of being in the same place in 2015 that you were in 2009?

I mean this is the movement roller coaster we all want to be on...



But it's not the one we're on. This is probably ours, or at least Bar's: