Originally Posted by cadetdrivr (Post 2840277)

All that said, I can't emphasize enough that the long term planning committee meets twice a day. We've all seen this movie before.

Originally Posted by hreczko (Post 2840297)

For those of us new to the game...what does this mean? Not all of us have seen this movie...

Originally Posted by cadetdrivr (Post 2840305)

It’s the airline business. “Plans” can change instantly in reaction to external (and internal) events.

Examples within the last 20 years, with some occurring more than once:
I'm not saying any of these will happen in the near term, but the last 75 years of airline history is one big example of constant changes to "plans."

Originally Posted by viperhawgdriver (Post 2840487)

If, for instance, Iran would shoot down a US drone in international water, attack shipping lanes, and oil prices spike...that could lead to plans changing

Originally Posted by cadetdrivr (Post 2840146)

I doubt it, and in a good way.

There are now 3 classes for August and the word at TK this week is to expect that operational tempo until next summer. They are gonna operate the place at 100% capacity so hiring will be much stronger than this spring/summer.

There are 45 new Boeings coming in 2020 (and an unknown number of used sheet busses). Combine that with retirements and it's really the perfect storm. :)

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed11 (Post 2840543)

Where did you hear 3 classes for August? Last I heard there were only 2?

Originally Posted by gollum (Post 2839946)

Which July class?