Originally Posted by sigep_nm

I think the difference right now is that mesaba is hiring to fill future class dates, where as pinnacle has been hiring to fill classes only a few weeks away. My cousin got hired at 9E and was in class the next week. I think 9E fell way behind the hiring curve, and therefore does not have the man power to fly the routes that they are responsible for. There are many at Mesaba whose class dates arent for a another three months. Considering this company was in bankruptcy not too long ago, I think we have done a hell of a job of planning ahead.