So it seems that the right track is not really good news for new hires????? or I am off????

How many people are below you?

250ish. I hear that 200 is the magic number.

30 airplanes parked without replacements, if that gives you any better numbers. You may be right at the fence.

I was afraid of that but with COLAs and early outs, it may work out.

Also, fleet type is gonna have nothing to do with it. Straight from the bottom of the list.

Any idea how long the pain will last if it happens? I hear 18mos minimum.

No, but can that really be predicted?

I heard that we learned from 9/11 that you don't furlough for less than a year due to the costs associated with it. Someone from training told me 18mos minimum.

Ouch! So if they get 250 out of early ret. and COLA will lower numbers be ok? Also, where does this put us on negotiations?