Thank you for the clear update Spitfire.
Canadair, to "nip things in the bud" as you put it, I am scheduled to operate 2 SFB returns after March 15th....hope that helps.
European is making some fairly sweeping changes to it's long haul operation, but will (IMHO!) come out leaner, fitter, and in the case of certain other operators who have been stirring things distinctly meaner!
As for pay cuts, it's news to me. What is true is that 747 Flight deck crew were offered unpaid leave in March and some have taken up the offer...not an unheard of occurrence in any business.
Regards to all who wish us well.