In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the April 2026 build, the first five-week bid month of the year, and the continued operational impact of the MD-11 grounding across the fleet.

Marty also addresses bid line guarantees trending high near contractual limits and provides updates on scheduling changes. He also discusses retirements and record resignations, the potential need for future hiring, and broader concerns about staffing, morale, and pilot retention.

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