I think he was referring to abusers of sick leave when he said "honest." Apparently, people at this airline get sick more often than at other businesses and are costing him/her money.

As a commuter, I probably shouldn't even be commenting on the situation. You see, I am costing him money also, and the shame is almost unbearable. I have to go now and tell my family I've decided to move them to New York to live in a slum we can afford, so I won't have to commute any longer and he can get his rightful dollars.