Originally Posted by
Bwipilot
I don't see NAI being able to hire enough pilots to meet their mins. I'm guessing that it might be a ploy to claim hardship--and then import pilots to fill their cockpits.
Unfortunately I think you're completely wrong. They will find PLENTY of U.S. Regional pilots to do it. Here's one salivating over the "opportunity". Post #28:
Norwegian launches FLL to Guadaloupe
I think it will come down to their insurance requirements. I know that Lufthansa broke off an Airbus 340 subsiderary and staffed it with Lufthansa Cityline E-190 pilots. Yes, Captains too with no long haul experience. Source: mainline Lufthansa crew.
They will find more than enough FOs at the least.