Why? Because of what’s selected in the Indoc class’ drop. The young pilots should get stuck with the -88, because they have many more years to make up for lost time in undesirable equipment/commute. It gives the older pilots (mil, late bloomers/flows, whatever) a more equal portion of their career in more desirable equipment/base.

Once past the original seat lock, it makes zero difference. But in the first drop, it (can) make a world of difference.

Signed,
‘older’ hire who got stuck in the -88.