Yet for some reason, in less than three months over 6000 different pilots went there, 3800 followed up and created logins, and generated 53,000 looks at the main page. In 3 months. Whether or not it survives as a pay site remains to be seen. But it would be hard to argue its previous popularity was solely because it was free.

Pilots mulling what could be a tens of thousands of dollars a year decision balking at about $20 for a deep look at where they are and where it could lead them. Sure, you can dig out a 300 page seniority list or scratch through old AE's. You can also print bid packages and pick with a highlighter and pencils. Or you could avail yourself of several sources, the sum total cost of which wouldn't buy a good dinner.

But that's just the author's opinion.