Just out of curiosity, what makes you think this?

There are a lot of different scenarios that could unfold for Midwest. Just this past week, Boeing announced that it would serve as a lender of last resort for airlines that couldn't obtain financing for aircraft using conventional methods. Would they want to do business with Midwest?

Then there is the deal with Republic. If Midwest meets certain financial benchmarks, Republic is willing to loan (perhaps invest) additional funds. Could that also mean a bigger partnership with Republic down the road?

In order for TPG to grow Midwest and get a return on their investment, the airline will have to grow. This will only be accomplished by the addition of more aircraft. If Midwest and TPG are thinking long term, fleet planning has to be a priority.