Originally Posted by
Lastchance2
If they can't shrink the category organically (via retirements, VD's, etc), will they trickle in a few MD's in each AE? Or, would they prefer to carry a few extra captains instead of sending out MD's? It'd probably save them a few bucks to shrink it naturally (no seat locks to break and less moves to pay for).. But then again, they're paying to train 10 new captains in this March AE.
If you were a betting man, what's the chance that we see DTW 717 close within the next 12-18 months?
Without a black swan event (Iran?) it won’t happen that quick. Personally I’d like to see it shut down in November. Last time I rode a dying jet to the grave (88-90) it was 6 months at home with pay until they could get me into a sim for a new ride. I retire in May of ‘27, so go ahead, make my year.
Seriously though it won’t be that quick. Not enough metal to replace it available, but I can hope.