Originally Posted by
GrillMaster
I second this.... we ran lean. But not so lean to justify such an explosive change in hiring. Also, why type a bunch of pilots in the 320 if it is not gonna be 320’s or at least mostly 320’s? Just my two cents...
Most likely a concurrent new aircraft order or we scavenged a bunch of airframes off of <insert defunct airline here>.
Black helicopter angle involves gently used or undelivered Max’s for a fleet swap, or they’re getting crewing ratios up to snuff for M and A.