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Old 08-20-2007, 05:57 AM
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HalinTexas
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Lies. All lies.

How many apps are there at SWA, UAL, FL, DAL, NWA, FEDEX, Alaskan and UPS, many others? Fractionals aren't going anywhere.

None are reducing their requirements, none have improved working conditions to attract "recruits." ATA still has almost 300 on furlough. Most won't come back, and we don't have immediate plans to recall anyone.

The shortages are at the regionals/commuter/small jet. Very few want to work under those conditions. I don't blame them. Those that are there are always looking to improve their own prospects.

Raising the retirement age will only make things worse. Fewer at the smaller carriers will be leaving, but then again fewer will apply given the working conditions and the fact that the pilot will be stuck at that carrier for 5 more years. It will make things worse as pilots at the crappy carriers leave the industry for better pay.
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