Ted,
In the last month i know of three ex-RYR pliots who were denied to re-join,
But i also know one who has been allowed, he is somewhat like yourself, went to try long haul, but found the grass (or sand as it may be) not so green.
Hard to figure out the policy, seems to be what has been said before about being a good boy or not, also who is fighting your corner inside.
With 50 new 73's on the way in the next few months, (a figure i got from managment), and a lower amount of upgrades achieving command as hoped,
there should be openings soon,
good luck anyway what ever you do.