Tranquility, I'm not baiting, but honestly interested. Despise is fairly strong language and I know you've been around here long enough to have an opinion worth hearing out. I've been called into Miramar, literally on the carpet, and thankfully absolved more than anyone I know. So I too have an old, fat, grey haired dog in the fight.

Personally, the most involvement I have with whatever the current operational flavor of the day is to read through the old DMI's that were "cleared" so I know what to expect and where to find it in the COM. I can still actually find the COM by the way. Usually faster and more accurately my newer colleagues. Less bad days at work than good days, I could not care less about about seat pitch, bag fees, or anything behind the door except their safety and what little communication and comfort we can assuage the masses with.

Of course my myopic experience is only FLL centered, as you say, and many of our other bases from my perspective look like hell on earth. Remember when Nashville was going to be the new Miramar? WTF? That's a long drive to the carpet for anyone.

Merger or no, bubbles always burst, and the eye of Mordor is looking our way.

Obviously, you're referring to more global and strategic issues. I respect that, so what's up?