None of the F9 airplanes have been sold, two have transitioned over there to cover for S5 planes going into C-Check, no growth. (They were former S5 airplanes)
I would imagine we will see more displacements from RW to S5 before we see furloughs.
However I have no doubt we will furlough if things continue to get worse. This goes for any airline.
I don't think WH was trying to put a shot across the bow for negotiations. No amount of "giveback" from the pilot group in terms of a contract would correct the problem of an overstaffed airline.
Now if we were understaffed on ALL certificates and that was posted, then I might agree.