ShotOne, I never said that this is a rosy future for aviation, it is NOT indeed. I understand the situation and deeply sympathize (however u spell that) with all the professional aircrew (both F/D and CC) who are being lay off at this time, and CC who are on temporary summer contracts, know few of them at their 4th season now! <img src="mad.gif" border="0"> . .We are all men and women trying to pay mortgages and to raise families! how could I possibly agree? The only thing I haven't got very clear on my mind is...why keep blaming Excel for Air Atlanta pilots sitting at home? <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0"> . .The rumor of Air Atlanta 767 F/D not flying during the winter was already a topic of conversation last summer, far before Sep 11 event.... . .Unfortunatelly it looks like, lately, we all are in the same boat (A/C)... And the situation, far away from being pinky is black, worldwilde <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> . .Cyberbird...I just wanted to make u smile, as usual
. .Finally, I would like to own my own airline, in a perfect world...with wonderful pay, benefit and contract for all my boys and girls, with fab rosters...but again...I will probably be out of business in a few months....and it will be, again, the never ending story <img src="frown.gif" border="0">
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