Remember, growth to AS management means more seats not more jets. 400s, 700s and even 800s replaced with 900 and 900ERs constitutes "growth".

350 pilots in the last decade barely qualifies as growth. I'm still holding my breath for 2000 by 2000.

You must have missed the bulletin they put the bulletin out a few years ago. The new and improved program is now 3000 by 3000!

The rumor still lingers in Minneapolis that Alaska has potentially acquired Sun Country and it will be finalized in the fall. There have been fairly extensive changes recently operationally which may be an effort to align the flight operations. Is there any rumor in Seattle?

The "Aligning flight operations" comes way after a merger announcement. It's always possible that a merger could occur, but I wouldn't read into this too far.

If it's not announced and nothing is reported on AAG's balance sheets at the end of the quarter, I wouldn't hold your breath.

I wonder what, if anything, Sunny hiring Jude Bricker as CEO says about any merger rumors. Regardless, is it just me or does it seem a bit sudden and somewhat odd for him to abruptly leave Allegiant and move his family to Minneapolis to head up Sun Country?

Having said that the dude seems to have a really great reputation. Should bode well for SY no matter what happens.