Originally Posted by
FlyinCat
Why would an FO upgrade if they can go to a ULCC for more money or even direct to mainline? I can tell you now that I won't. And most of my peers are planning to leave within the year if they can.
Agreed, but if you did not have an offer by the time you are ready to upgrade you would be foolish not to upgrade at first avaliable and get that TPIC time. Which is why I say they need to hire as many FOs as possible so there will be some left behind to upgrade when eligible.