Seems ridiculous. You would have thought that they would have tried hard to keep the crew on side throughout the uncertain period, not left them dangling or rather job-seeking. It will be interesting to see how may they loose when trying to close bases and run a summer schedule. Hopefully they will incentivise crews to stay to the bitter end with a bonus....
The press are not helping. Chatting with a chap in Wales who got the message that Cardiff flights are cancelled as of tomorrow by listening to local radio...