Originally Posted by
ZippyNH
ANYBODY who had ever been working in aviation during a "black swan event" will tell you, it's far better to be in the middle of the seniority list than a newbie or in class as hiring grinds to a halt...
Sept 11 was just one of many, and while many don't expect hiring to total stop (thanks to retirement) things aren't looking as rosy going forward for 6-12 months....
Coronavirus is definitely having short term effects on airlines, the long term potential is definitely there. I wouldn't want to be at the bottom of an airline seniority list either.