Okay, I talked to planning and forecasting and union status rep. Here is what both had to say.

CP&F: As it currently stands, 67 50 seat airframes, plus 27 70/90's at less than 9 hours utilization per airframe (even 70's some months). Recalls not expected to begin until 2nd quarter 2009 (thx), which is based on attrition of 10 per month and is optimistic considering the industry. Based on a status quo schedule from Deltard, total amount of recalls projected for 2009=50. All subject to change if additional flying comes along ie Mesa.

Status Rep: ALPA currently working with company about several furlough mitigation issues including: COLA's, voluntary furloughs and flight benefits for furloughees. The company is trying to reduce min. line values to 76 hours, which would result in an 8-10% pay cut for line holders and the union won't allow it. He is doubtful that all 206 will get furloughed and that it will be the end of next week at the earliest before there is any news.

Take it FWIW