Originally Posted by at6d

Doesn’t seem to be spitballing. Conversation I had with a check airman type at the hotel bar a while back included a company email with some planning info. So far, the LAX announcement was accurate. The document stated 500 pilot base by the end of the year.

STL was a point of discussion in the document.

Of course, LAX is based on ETOPS being approved. Next year is a long way away but STL sure seems to be the next target at the moment.

Then again...airline rumors and spitballing go hand in hand!