Rumor at the breakfast table yesterday was that they're done hiring for the year. Other rumor is that they're running 12% short on FO's...
Reality is that with the seat locks expiring for the initial 767 cadre, any new base bid will trigger a heavy migration to the 747, and they can't afford that during the 4th quarter rush. So unless they want to beef up the 767 fleet, they may well try to hold off 'til January...