You may be correct. I honestly can't remember the exact wording, it may be that they could invoke that provision in order to avoid furloughs while downsizing?

At any rate, it's a moot point right now, that only applies to the "protected pilots", who start after the 824. Could be a couple of years before we get there.

Any new rumors/intel on an app window?

Not sure but they are saying new hires by October.

Guy emailed a guy that would know. Said large number of undefering pushed start of process back to probably August/Sept.

Didn't specify if that was when the program(apps?) would start, the interviews would start, or the actual hiring would start.

Any idea, from someone in the know, if a family member worked/retired from AA, if that helps or hurts???

Depends was his name Tom Horton?

Nope, I take it he was not very well liked??? Or is he the golden ticket guy???

If you really don't know who Tom Horton is, I suggest you find out before you interview.

No kidding. I can't believe I waited so long to discover their coffee. Those Canadians do it right.

Normally your posts make me cringe, but a smiled a little at that one.