I've asked a few of the FO's I've flown with who were upgrading soon after we flew to let me know what they heard during Captain Indoc which is conducted at headquarters in Chicago. They get briefings from senior management and even Oscar Munoz our CEO usually visits.
Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just reporting back what I've heard. I know it's very optimistic and yes things can change in a NY second.
That being said here is what I've heard recently.
Current mainline fleet is 723, by end of next year 816 and up to 1000 in five years.
Planning on a 18,000 pilot seniority list in five years, current list just over 12,500.
Taking delivery of all 35 firm and 15 options of the A350's.
14 777-300's 4 to SFO rest to EWR.
40% of pilot group will be new hires in five years.
Most senior managers say they have never worked for a CEO like Oscar, very optimistic.