From my point it seems short but I'm not sure what to think anymore. None of the reserves seem to be flying as much as before (700/900). ASA seems to be holding just fine for now. And until we hear it otherwise, those six -200's are leaving for good.

I'm not sure what it's like on the 200. I know for over a month they had several planes parked since they were getting painted and new interiors for the IAD flying. So all those planes on the ground probably made it look fat on the 200 side.

Guess we'll see on the recalls. I can honestly say I doubt they will call anyone back until they truly have to. They seem to have got it down to a science on operating short staffed. This is a regional airline and we all know regional airlines love to save money.

I don't see how ASA could ever recall all of the furloughs or even hire for really long time. I think they grew way to big and just kind of hit the top of the bubble. Finally it just popped. We all know growth isn't infinite. So it had to stop somewhere.

The only way they will need all of the furloughs back is if they were given more 200's from someone. When the furloughs were hired ASA had 19 more aircraft than they will have in service in the next few months. They lost 13 ATR's and may be loosing 6 200's. Since they aren't making 200's anymore and I doubt ASA is willing to take on anyone else's junk. And the way things are going if ASA is awarded anymore next gen jets they'll probably head over to the Skywest side.

But hey I heard there were like 10 guys that are going to retire in a few years. Sad when that's the only movement you'll see.