I wouldn't count on more hiring unless the merger is approved. My personal SWAG is that if the merger does not go through, the next bid will be a displacement. IF the merger goes through... MAYBE just a rediction bid. We've culled a couple of Japan routes and are not replacing the flying other than "seasonal" adds. When that "seasonal" flying stops this fall, we will be really fat on pilots. Especially on the 330.

It's OK. Having to stay at the regionals a little longer and actually getting some 121 turbine PIC before coming to a major is a good thing.