Harley, there are many variables that no one knows the outcome too and how it will affect the crew force as it currently stands. Some of those issues are, open skies, new airplane acqu, retirement of current aircraft, the US dollar, world package volume, etc... I hope things improve so that you and the rest of the poolies get the call; sooner than later.

I'm trying CC and others, thanks. I do feel lucky to be in the pool instead of waiting for the application window to open again however. :)

There are a lot of variables Shaggy I know. During my interview I asked about a replacement for the canceled A-380s, if there is anything they could share with me about plans for a replacement aircraft. The company had obviously identified a need for a lot of additional lift and now the order was canceled. Pam deferred to Buz and I thought that what he said was an announcement about additional aircraft would be made in the near future. He also said to expect little to no hiring in '08.

Now with the cost of fuel what it is and the downturn in the economy maybe the need isn't there anymore. I don't know but it sure seems to me that that was an awful lot of lift that has gone unfilled.

I wish you guys and gals the best with the bids.

unfilled by IPA pilots, yes, but totally unfilled, we will never know.

SCOPE


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Don't get that started in this thread ...



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