Originally Posted by cadetdrivr

I personally have not heard that rumor from anybody I trust to have inside info. (Not saying it's true or false.)

That said, here's some numbers using the new July 1 seniority list:

• First post merger hire: 9,154
• First pilot hired after January 23, 2016 : 10,727 (furloughs senior to this requires seat removal from UAX 76 seaters)
• Junior pilot on list: 13,048