Originally Posted by
notEnuf
That is a company decision. I still don't understand how retaining more staff than needed at any price is a good business decision if survival is the goal. Amending the PWA always permanently changes the landscape.
Its a good business decision for the company because a ALV cut allows them to reduce training substantially and positions the airline to rebound quickly should demand return. That is why in every department except flight ops Delta has instituted the equivalent to ALV cuts to manage staffing.