this is a surprise to some based on dhl's performance throughout north america. there are many rumors that have generated from this news and the polar/atlas purchase that dhl made a few weeks ago.
there is also an aircrew meeting tonight/this morning (0230 EDT) in the abx air pilots' lounge, led by the ceo, joe hete. i'm sure that will generate more rumors and opinions from the "jail house lawyers" within the airlines.
standby for more news and opines.