I think they will try to flow as many as staffing allows. It seems like the divestiture plan has been sidelined, again. The problem we will have is staffing this airline once the flows really start to leave in addition to those leaving for other carriers. I could see upgrades dropping to 4 years in by this time next years as long as we have a continuous flow of new hires to replace those who will upgrade.

IMHO, I believe this is the main reason AMR decided to diversify its feed. Can you imagine not being able to staff any of your feed because of staffing levels? We may be forced to shrink if we don't get enough new hires in the coming months.

I say: "come on over so I can upgrade!"