He claims they "just found out" about this in the last day or two. They were expecting more flying in the fall than normal, but with fuel costs (his key word today) nothing is safe and everything is up in the air. If fuel costs continue to rise, more reductions likely.

He did say they will aggressively look at voluntary reductions in force other than involuntary. Could be a buyout on the horizon for senior folks?? (my thoughts, not his)