Originally Posted by mjpilot

I'm pretty serious of what I'm writing.

Los Angeles Times:
United Airlines Holdings Inc. said Tuesday that it lost $1.63 billion in the second quarter as revenue plunged 87%, and it will operate at barely over one-third of capacity through September as the COVID-19 pandemic throttles air travel.

The Chicago airline burned through $40 million a day in the April-through-June quarter but said it will trim losses to $25 million a day in the current quarter by slashing costs.
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There are about 250 pilots on reserve this month. If flying remains constant, I expect to see 250 pilots on reserve. That also depends of the min hours required for a line. If that goes up, more reserves.

My guess is that J.O. will furlough at some time. As MANY as needed, by also NOT to cross train pilots. The right balance will be the number.

To furlough 490 pilots, things have to get much worse. My guess is that a single CRJ-Ejet cross training event costs 30 to 50'000 dollars (2 to 3 month salary, hotel per diem, simulator, etc.).

Our mainline partners won't subsidize a single penny for that.

I'm sure J.O. doesn't want to pay for that.

Heck, we will pay some of those training costs indirectly when furloughs start in January of 2021.

With the 8 hours credit reduction over 3 month.

VOTE NO!!!