Originally Posted by
Cogf16
Wow, hostages is a tough term for where we find ourselves now. Delta has a legit(I think) need for probably about 10K pilots right now and are trying to stay out of BK. Furlough sucks and no I didn't experience it, but it is a legal and probably short term reasonable business decision. Again it sucks for anyone getting furloughed but to characterize it as "hostage taking" is a bit harsh.....
Agreed. I'm one of the 2,558 and I don't feel like a hostage. It's the smart play. Doesn't hurt to send out too many notices, but it too few and they're in a pickle.