The internal memo for hiring of first officers was republished today (2/24/09) stating pretty much the same stuff about not interviewing or hiring in the first half of '09 - but accepting applications. They have increased the times on it to 1500/500 but that is the only change as far as i can tell.

Why on Earth are they doing that when we are facing a furlough? I honestly have no idea, perhaps only to keep the rumor mill churning and prevent a mass exodus (which probably wouldnt happen anyway in this environment).