With a new AIP and some increases to QOL for more junior pilots looming in the not so distant future Im wondering if it will be enough to fill narrow body(737...) captain vacancies. Lots of rumors of new bases BOS, SEA, etc that may entice people to bid into the left seat. It sounds like United is going to see how LAS and the MCO/TPA bases operate before they pull the trigger on new bases.

Would new bases fill vacancies and increase the amount of applications on file? (Plan right now from TK is 4,000 new hires in 2024. Bold strategy!)

Would new bases dilute the current pairings in our hubs and decrease QOL for those who live in current bases?

Pros? Cons? It seems like the hiring pools are drying up almost as fast as standing bids for captain upgrades.