Just wanted to say thanks to the Mesa crew operating the 10:05 am ATL-HSV yesterday on Christmas eve. I know the E-145 can be tricky on weight/balance on short flights, but they were able to get me on in order to be with my g/f and her family for Christmas, and got another pilot on as well, and we even arrived early.

Best of luck in your negotiations! We'll have a new administration soon that should be more labor-friendly and then you can remind J.O. of the old adage "payback is a b*tch" (if he's even still around then)

Merry Christmas everyone and try to pull yourselves away from the forum for occasional breaks with family, food, football, beer, etc.