Originally Posted by gemac

Hi, HAL. We are glad to have you here. Welcome. You are among friends.

The thing that will most directly determine the number of pilots who fly interisland is the demand for interisland flights. Like anything else, the lower the price of those flights, the higher the demand for those flights. In order to satisfy that increased demand, more pilots would be hired (by someone). So you see, I am on your side, and Mr. Casey is not. Mr. Casey and his coveted anti-trust exemption (and the resultant high fares) are why HA and AQ have pilots on furlough. Do you remember when you could pop over to a neighbor isle for $19, have dinner, and come back that same evening for another $19. I do. Now, I don't know anybody who does that. Do you?

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When was that? and how much was gas? Big Mac? Milk?



What appeals to you about a company that has "deeply rooted its tradition in Hawaii?" How does HA fulfill that appeal for you?

I have a commercial ticket with an instrument license, so I know some of what you are facing.