Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Based on actual experience...
Most summer VLA's are now being denied, as well as longer-term leaves into 2010. Furlough is unlikely.
I don't think it's "Big News" additional flying, I think they had enough leave takers and higher-than-expected UAX/DCI flying for the rest of the year.
I think they are also maintaining an extra staff cushion this year in case mesa folds.
And there is probably the biggest answer, and why Mesaba also isn't furloughing or offering leaves longer than a month.