If we were to get 700's they still wouldn't be growth airplanes. The 200's are still going away and I'd venture a guess that the fleet would still be smaller even with the addition of 700's. As for the new hire problem, just guarantee an interview with the highest paying major and you'd be surprised how many overlook the crappy pay. Especially with the way things will moving in the coming years. I'm not sold on pinnacle going away anytime soon. We are el cheapo numero uno.

Do we have something in our contract that eagle and RAH don't when it comes to bonuses? I remember seeing similar talk from the eagle guys and yet a bonus is being offered.