Originally Posted by FlyJSH

Okay, I get that. The 638 that left, how many of those would like to come back? How many have left for good? So, from the time of the merger, until whenever these last 20 planes are on the ramp, the net increase in jobs is 200 ish, about 70 per year, or roughly 0.6%. Looking at retirement numbers over the next 5-10 years, across the board, about 2-3% per year will go. At that rate, it will be too late for many of us who refuse to go back to ramen noodles just to stay current.

I guess this nearly fifty year old is just feeling a little sorry for himself. I would have been perfectly happy flying my dirty old Saab until either her (or my) wheels fell off. Unfortunately, that won't happen.