Originally Posted by
Gunfighter
0 furloughs. The 60/60 program is a precursor to offering extended SILs. Non-cons had to get a paid leave option before offering one to pilots. I'd expect an offer of 50 hours for an extended period with recall options. It is below the 55 hours in the contract for a monthly SIL, but it aligns with the VEOP. It will be called something other than a SIL to avoid a battle over 55 hours.
My thoughts as well. The company has to back track from their hardline stance in the name of the brand. They know who much it will suffer if they petulantly furlough thousands of mostly young pilots just to prove how bad unions can be.