How about cabin refresh? Kind of "slowed down" that part of the equation that would require the additional FA. I think that's part of the internal workings that management has put on hold as they work out details of the merger or acquisition. The CEO needs to be very quiet as not to compromise a deal or leak details.

And to further the point, why have the CFO "retire" only to hired back on as a consultant for 12 months? Also, the other house cleaning and management changes (4 months ago) are all to restructure "new talent" that can easily slide to the side when the new company restructures leadership.

A Hawaiian merger would be powerful. It would essentially create a global airline and open the door with capital and equipment for jblue's East Coast entry to Europe. Now you have a global airline.

-Bubs