Originally Posted by
WhenPigsFLy
Fear of a 911 event and the after effects to the pax industry drive many to and keep many at this job. Also, the after effects witnessed in 2003-2005 with all the chap 11 and liquidation of pensions also effect how people view this industry and their willingness to do this type of flying. The future is unknown.
That's funny. I can think of 200,000 reasons for a second year FO and what you described aren't included.