It's hard to drink and post. Feeling a little clearer this morning.
Here are some more facts to share.
- If over 64 DC10 SOs go to 727 SO, we will have more than 50 excesses out of the 727 SO seat for folks to voluntarily bid on. Where will 727 SOs choose to go? If they go to 727 FO, it may lead to bumping 727 FOs down. If they go widebody it will be good.
- If a bunch of folks pile into one seat (the Airbus FO seat, for example), there will probably be another excess bid after this one to get the excess over to the MD11 or 727. Again, could push 727 FOs down.
- It depends on the popularity of the 727 FO seat. If folks want to be elsewhere all will be good. Cassel appears to want to plus up the widebody seats and reduce the 727. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink....