Originally Posted by
WhiskeyKilo
Not really a rumor. Had a guy in my April new hire class (was previous pinnacle) that was a 777 driver at Emirates for while. Came back and was in upgrade class for the JFK 200 in August or September. If you have the time and are willing to go to NYC then you will get the upgrade. Most of the senior FO's are happy where they are at with either CJO's or are not willing to commute to NYC just for that 4th stripe.
Actually I have flown with him, really cool guy with awesome stories. But I never really count former 9Е,XJ employees. They were talking straight 121 experience. A guy 1 number senior to me upgraded from 8/8 class because he flew at Colgan 10 years ago for 10 months. I was just keeping my fingers crossed for 16-06 to see what happens.