Originally Posted by
fdxShark
Although 300 in one shot would be impossible in just about any case, in my opinion, 100 would've been doable.
1) Today there are still only 9 HKG FO's in the bottom 100. I think the company could've SIBAed those positions just like the other unfilled positions until filled.
2) Posting 09-02 was eliminating 56 ANC FO positions. You can also take into account that ANC carries more FOs for the additional RFO lines. They could easily have shifted that work to MEM.
All I am say is that "positioning the people for a furlough" really wouldn't have been all that necessary.
How often are airlines in a position to furlough all the pilots they intend to in "one shot"? It's just not how it's done.