Originally Posted by BobZ

There is no need for mgmt to come to the table. They already have the tools needed to negotiate the resizing process.

A detailed 'study' from us on costs isnt going to sway the decisions....mgmt has their own calculator. If it tells them a retirement offer is cost effective than it will be in the mix.

Just looking at the numbers this airline is going to significantly downsize pilots over the next 36-42 months by doing nothing.

Depending on traffic return one calculation mgmt may have made is to furlough 2000ish off the bottom of the list. Count on another 500 or so off the top who will simply decide going to school and maybe commuting at age 64 simply isnt worth it.

And let retirement attrition shrink the pilot group to desired level over following 36 months.