Originally Posted by
johnso29
Thank you for counter acting the pessimists with facts. Anything is always subject to change, but this presentation does not indicate the need to furlough. I feel out management team is being smart with their approach to hiring. A little at a time.
Well the reality is that even though the benefits are less per pilot compared to 2005, it is still money. I much prefer to hire smartly, than hire like crazy only to then furlough for a unexpected bump.
We have a sustainable route structure, that needs bodies. We are losing the DC-9's but they to date, are still committed to the MD-90's and plan on obtaining 30 more officially. We will have retirements and growth in time. I prefer it to be sustainable.