That's true, but diminishing economic returns since FO pay is 67% of CA pay. More once you account for bennies and annual training overhead, much of which is the same for all pilots regardless of seat and longevity.

Although there's probably a significant morale and future recruiting benefit to NOT being the first and very possibly the only airline to furlough in 2024. That's one of those tripping over a dollar to pick up a dime things.

I seriously doubt furlough.