We seem to have the perfect storm brewing at Comair.

1) Sevagio retires. Conveniently right before the hollidays I might add. Also, I have heard that there are Memos in everyones V-file claiming that we "NEED A GOOD SHOWING" over the hollidays. We have never gotten one of these before? Why now? Are they sensing something is coming?

2) We have a bunch of FO's getting furloughed early next year. If they have any time in the sick bank...they will likely use it strategically this holliday season. Why not be with your family when you know that unemployment is coming.

3) We have a bunch of Downgrading Captains that are finishing IOE right now and being thrown onto researve for the rest of November. And yes, you guessed it...everyone is working over Thanksgiving even though they are in the top 20% of the new seat and could easitly hold those days off.
Some of them might be calling in sick.

4) The endless number of people that aren't holding what they once did and the boundless frustration and angst that comes with it. What might they do?

The easiest way to ensure Comairs smooth ride through this Holliday season is if the most senior individuals volunteer. The reason I say this is because anyone who does not see themselves with a future at Comair is walking off with thier finger in the air. People who need Comair to survive have a real dog in this fight. A Junior FO doesn't care anymore and most of your downgrading captians share the sentiment.

Ironically, this is also the most unlikely outcome.