Originally Posted by
joethepilot
Q: Why has Mesaba not furloughed even though it is common knowledge that we are approximately 110 overstaffed?
A: The Displacement costs would be tremendous. See recent MSA ALPA Pay Day Hotline.
That's a very good point. For those you at the bottom 150 at XJ should not worry that they will be furloughed. I really see very little chance of that happening at XJ level. If any furlough occurs, it will be at the mainline DAL after this summer. I've heard this over and over from Mainline NWA CAs that their coversations with the NWA management is that if the load factor does not come up to expectations this summer, DAL will have to furlough this Fall. The No furlough clause due to merger will not prevent DAL from furloughing due to economic impact.