Originally Posted by Cujo665

Airlines always need more captains than FO’s. Many more CA’s in non line flying positions than FO’s. They generally have much more seniority which means much more vacation time to cover as well. They can also pair two CA’s together which they can’t do with two FO’s. So there is an increased versatility aspect also.

they very well could be building up a buffer of surplus CA’s in expectation of the mainline hiring that is all scheduled to really ramp up after the holidays. Smart actually, if that’s what they’re doing it for.