I personally know someone in the last group and getting layed off is horrible. However, why is there not a small riot? 9 guys? 9 measly guys? That is not a need, that is a pure and simple slap in the face. It is not out of financial need, it's 9 pilots.
The fact they would even suggest canning 9 guys should sap any remaining good will the pilots grant the company. Alaska just spent 100 million to buyback stock recently.....they are truly shameless. AAG has no understanding of human nature and truly takes all employees for fools.