Originally Posted by Vernon Demerest

We (United) are starting to put cargo (nets being used as well as overhead bins I believe but no seat removal) in the cabins of 777/787/737 as well as the belly on cargo only flights. 2 flight attendants required on 737 and 4 on the wide bodies when cargo in cabin. Pilots rejoice as we have proven to be incapable of running the ovens and properly setting up trays with all courses etc by ourselves. Flight attendants will be there to serve as warning/suppression as our cabins lack detection and suppression in this regard. They are super excited about the easy gig I hear. Trips to central/South America as well as Europe/Asia. Helps slow the bleeding a bit at best and not forecasted to last but a few months as cargo demand is expected to fall off with economic recession and resumption of more passenger flights with belly freight opportunity resuming this Fall.