I never have made a post in this thread but always watched it with amazement. I could never keep up with it but it was still interesting to pop in. However, I think it is a VERY important history lesson. As they say, "The writing is on the wall." It would be interesting to go back through this thread and highlight some key points. As of now, it's about a 4 year thread and it really shows how drastic and cyclical the airline industry is (did I mention, volatile).

The first thread talks about updating resumes and stuff for possible hiring and just a year or two later, massive furloughs and downgrades. I am not even an airline pilot but I know I have learned several lessons. No matter how much of a good bet you have, or think you have, it could flop in the face in just a matter of weeks and months. What is stable and a sure thing one day is a pink slip the next.

It would be interesting to summarize some important dates and read the appropriate posts that went with them. See what speculation came to be or what was just "hot air."

Hope all the comair folks found themselves job and those still there can keep at it long enough till they get on to something better.

Again, I think this thread is a valuable history experience. If anything, it teaches you don't worry - you can't predict this industry so why bother?