Alright here is what I know:

Next week there will be an announcement. The specifics of the announcement were not divulged but I can make some assumptions based on clues:

1. JS is selling his condo in Covington ($890,000)
2. Our MX has already started working on Mesaba aircraft, LEX closing
3. CVG's future as a hub
4. The future of CRJ700 NextGen's at DCI
5. Delta cleaning house in ATL, realizing the benefit of 'in-house'
6. The announcement will upset some, give hope to others

It looks like an announcement will be made regarding the combination of the current wholly owned DCI carriers and JS will not be at the helm. How the pilot group is integrated will upset some (Compass has a iron clad contract). Granted these things don't happen overnight, this announcement will get the ball rolling.

If you really think about all the little snippets we have been hearing, it makes sense and is probably inevitable.

On another note, in 3 days we shift into the ramped up schedule for the holiday season. All staffing models are red except for CRC's. Happy holidays!