Originally Posted by
Ispeakjive
Mudhen is trying to be subtle, but he sounds like a VX hater.
I don't think so. AS has routinely publicized "growth". But the "growth" is in exchanging 737-200s for -400s. Or exchanging -700s for -900s. That's certainly growth in seat miles but doesn't do a thing for the growth of pilot numbers, Captain seats or better flying lines.
By increasing VX frequency on the West Coast they can crow about "growth" and not need additional pilots.
Again, AS pilots have seen this movie before while VXers are just getting their first showing.