Originally Posted by
Ace66
What "shortage"? I haven't heard of any of the airlines cite lack of pilots for cancellations since last summer, and last summer was mostly due to COVID backlogs. This pushing of "pilot shortages" at the majors is pure BS. Aircraft manufacturers can't keep up with demand, and ATC can't keep up with traffic. Delta regrets parking their 777's and Kirby can't find enough WB's. Mainline pilot staffing is not limiting factor right now.
OK, I'm done. Not possible to have a serious conversation with someone so deep in denial of the current state of affairs of the industry.
Googling 'pilot shortage' brings up a ton of pages of articles on the subject.