Originally Posted by
Tango Uniform
What was the fleet size the year before furloughs? The 74 classic, the 727 and DC8 fleet retirements were all replaced with larger capacity aircraft with no FE’s. The ground side expanded sleeper teams considerably to deliver deferred air. I’m not disagreeing with you, just pointing out other variables that have happened the last decade.
Plus we didn't have the accelerated retirements that we have these days.