Originally Posted by Hedley

Keep in mind that the big reason that IAH has grown so much is that they are taking captains where they can get them, not where they are needed. If a new contract largely removes the unfilled captain vacancies on the coast, IAH could either see a NB displacement, or the more likely scenario become extremely stagnant while they fill vacancies where they’re really needed. Once vacancies being filled where needed, expect IAH to move back towards being a senior base and those with current junior awards will be hit the hardest while more senior people bid on top of them for years.