It's sad to read this, because I hate hearing about another company that wants to be cheap-ass.

Ultimately, it's just another airline that will do without my services. I'd love to live in Hawaii and fly for them, but I will not cover costs that should be born by the (potential) employer. They can ask whatever the market will bear, and that is their right. However, I will not subsidize them on my end. I have made other arrangements which suit me just fine - I'm really not complaining. It just still surprises me how Mickey-Mouse even legacy carriers can be these days.

Cue SkyHigh on how utterly worthless the airline dream has become...