UAL was hiring massively right into the big furloughs of 1978 and 2001. Hiring moderately into the 08 furlough. Most other airlines did the same, including lCAL. Most other airlines also furloughed early to mid 90's. Somehow UAL managed to not furlough at that time.

Disclaimer: Hiring is great, right up to the point that it isn't.

Where do I sign up for another voluntary furlough?