Originally Posted by webecheck

An evaluation period of the strategic initiatives and increased productivity on both the pilot and airframe side.



New mgmt, needed to see their strategy first.



No, I've already explained why I think big hiring is inbound.



Where did I say this? As far as numbers I said I didn't believe the 450 that's been quoted, and think the ultimate announcement will be in excess of 1k.



Publishing a hiring number to WS is irrelevant. The strategy matters, hiring is just a tool to complete the operation.



What do you think 2017 has been all about. Minimal hiring yet 10% mainline growth.



Not entirely true. Debatable as to whether some older frames get retired early once max's come online; dependent on macro demand factors obviously. Akin to what Kirby just said about the 756 fleet.



Mgmt has already said this and is experimenting with some initiatives to more effectively manage gate space while also upgauging to grow ASMs.



I see 2018, assuming no catastrophic macro events, ending with 13k or more.