There are still plenty of good reasons to come here. I in no way regret my decision. And I would never agree to a campaign to keep new hires away. However at this point I must admit the company is doing a fantastic job of that on their own.

I do my best to take things at face value. This pilot shortage thing looks like it’s about to get real, and the bottom line is there may not be enough pilots to fly all the metal. It makes sense that the smallest and oldest aircraft are the first to move to the sideline. The more I think about it, United ALPA appears to have scored a significant victory this week. We are one very large step closer to mainline aircraft being forced to service some of the current regional routes. United has the most 50 seaters. Aircraft which are not getting any younger. They have a big decision to make.