Originally Posted by
Yoohoo1
In normal times yes they want the highest ALV. Why only now for a lower ALV? It’s not so much to save jobs as it is to protect losing potential future revenue (by having pilots on property) if things bounce back quickly. It’s a business calculation.
Its a smart business decision. They would save more money by furloughing. A ALV reduction gives the airline the ability to respond rapidly in a very unstable market. In the end that benefits both the company and pilots.