Mainly because what is left is close to being tapped out. The ones staying at express would be the very senior, and don't want to move and start over. Many reasons to not move.

The others that are left may be unhirable by the majors. Again, many reasons. I'm not talking about the guys that have apps out and actively applying--low time and building.

So, in my opinion, not wasting time. It's going to have to happen sooner or later. My guess is sooner. We may already be at the tipping point where the flow of pilots from express will slow down a lot because no one is left to hire.

Of course this all assumes that massive hiring will continue by all the majors in the foreseeable future and no downturn happens.