Just spoke with a friend who is a flight attendant.
She told me that they laid off 400 flight attendants a couple of weeks ago and then yesterday she found out that another 120 got let go. All were told they would be called back by Christmas.
Skyservice usually lets some flight attendants go in the spring but never this many, not even close.
She also said that all courses for the B757/67 are on hold for now. There was originally 3 scheduled. A friend made it on the first and just finished. The guys in the pool for the subsequent two courses are going to have to wait a little longer.
Just as things start to get better in our beloved industry...
Not sure about Conquest picking up too much slack. Westjet and AC were quick to try and fill the void left by Jetsgo.
Cheers