That number was as meaningless as the 600-ish number. Our level of interest in each other's seats was about equal, I think. The only ones who were coveting the airbii were the ones that went over during the hiring boom.

One of those guys I flew with; another is very vocal on these boards. If they are representative of the culture, that to me is an added bonus of not staying around to take my rightful and entitled place in your seat.