instead of airlines paying off student loans or giving sign on bonuses, both of which makes them look like cheap car salesman just trying to make a deal, why can't they do the respectable and more popular retention tactic and offer pilots a decent salary, a good lifestyle and a happy work environment. i believe the poster-child for these points would be southwest, and i haven't seen them hurting for a inflow of well educated and highly trained pilots. in my opinion, congratulations swa!