Originally Posted by
C2078
This cannot be overstated. While some like the monotonous 73 flying, the vast majority probably want options, be somewhat challenged, not have your brain turn to mush having not learned anything new in 30 years, see different places, etc. The advantages Southwest had for many years are mostly gone. Different times.
THIS! Honestly, 30+ years on a Guppy is enough to make one think unhealthy thoughts. It seems that most SWA pilots are throughly burnt out at 10 years in.