Originally Posted by
CincoDeMayo
Sadly it’s less dignified. Usually it’s a press release sent out at night, crews scattered in hotels, passengers stuck on a trip; airline stops all operations. In the past, airline unions have mobilized to make sure pilots get home since CASS is shut off.
I was at Independence Air. That's how I remember it. Stranded at outstation and other carriers allowed us to JS for a week. Then they terminated us with a FedEx letter that came on Christmas Eve. Still have it..