As the previous poster alluded to, there will undoubtedly be SOME sort of announcement. There always is. It may be a new paint job, a new inflight snack or beverage, a new HQ building, Canada in 2025, or some other surprise that will have GO folks wearing SWA themed sunglasses and waving flags losing their sh!t.

I know I have relayed this story before, but I had a buddy who went to the last BNA rally. He was there live-streaming it over the phone Toy Story birthday party style. He was sitting in the opry surrounded by a bunch of crew who were drinking out of hip flasks and waiting for the big base opening announcement.

When Gary got done and started taking questions, someone asked him directly about it. His look of confusion told it all. He didn't care. It wasn't even on his radar. He just loved music and had always dreamed about playing on the stage there. It was a vanity event for HIM.

After much cursing and sadness, the crew members all gathered their stuff and left.

 

"Woooooooo!!!!! Thank you Southwest Warriors for the most epic recovery. We are so profitable and awesome that we are resuming the stock buybacks. And this is all thanks to you and your Warrior Spirit. THANK YOU!"

Outstanding contracts won't even be an afterthought... BNA base? Oh, the gullibility...

 

BNA would probably go so senior at first, I wouldn’t expect any new hires to hold it for a long time.

 

Lee K. just came into a recurrent class and said no new bases planned until 2027.

 

As far as which ponds will be stocked in the near future, I deadheaded next to a new hire that’s DEN based. He said they were told that DEN would see x1000 FOs. ONE THOUSAND!! 👨‍✈️

 

That's easily achievable under Denver's current footprint.

 

What other Koolaid was there?

 

What a crock of $7!t 🙄

 

But just 20 ramp guys.

 

Well played…..golf clap.