Originally Posted by Slats

I think you're way off. There's only 30 slots open for the 175 right now and the 40 you're referring to would be for,those first 30 slots. I think once a route structure and pay are established, I believe the 175 will go mid to high seniority level in their respective bases just like the 700/900 do now. I wouldn't expect guys from senior bases like SLC, SFO, SEA ect... To bid into the 175 and commute to ORD or possibly IAH.

In all, I wouldn't expect new hires getting into the 175 for sometime.