If they do in fact bring some 8's out of retirement they are going to need people yesterday. The problem is that this displacement will run first, then vacancies later down the road. But either way, for probably the next few years, most all original and recurring vacancies for a front seat will be taken by the distinguished elderly gentlemen on the panel of the eight, so it really doesnt matter how they do it I guess.

I figure after this displacement, there will be roughly 80 DC-8 FE's that could bid back up front through most of 2009. That eats up alot of front seat vacancies. If you are displaced to FO or FE, I would plan on being there at least a few years. Thats just my guess. I'm planning on just moving to ANC for around 5 years and making the best of it.

The good news is that with a little additional flying they probably wont furlough anyone, but again, thats just a guess as well.

If theres one thing I have learned is that it's extremely difficult to gauge what UPS is going to do wrt vacancies, realignments, displacements and hiring. We have watched the musical chairs game for years around here, so its nothing new. Actually one crystal ball is just as good as any other.