Originally Posted by rightseat

The only part of a rapid, organic expansion plan in the airline industry that cannot be expedited or hidden is the pilot acquisition. Between the new training center, empty simulator bays, pilot build up, ETOPS approval through the Hawaiian expansion, classic retirement/MAX introduction and cash build up (and now the unantipated tax cut) - Southwest has a road map to what may well be the planning of one the most rapid expansions the industry has seen in decades. It will be shocking if within 24 months the full view of the roadmap is not revealed. While I firmly believe this, let’s just say I may only be “Dreaming” (if you know what I mean).