Originally Posted by
AirbornPegasus
That only gives them 4.35 crews per airplane. That seems incredibly low. I think all of the aircraft are either in service or will be soon. I would think they are going to have to call back some of the furloughed pilots soon.
You would definitely think, but it doesn't sound like anything will happen until spring. The reason we're getting away with operating so short-staffed is that junior Captains are being forced to sit right seat.