Originally Posted by
AxlF16
Hey, that's a great idea! Then all of the future growth can go to the former AT crews at X pay. Maybe even transfer some current SW flying to the AT crews and save a little money? Any newhires can come to the AT side. Why does this sound familiar?

Not going to happen. SWAPA just agreed to SL6. Part of SL6 states that the current ratio of 3.61 to 1 for aircraft between SWA and AirTran must be maintained until the two groups are merged. So if AirTran adds 1 aircraft then 4 have to be added at SWA!