Mary Hinge,
Good point.
First thoughts must go to the XL staff who were hit with the shocking and unexpected news but you're right the ripple effects will be far reaching and those folks employed in the numerous support industries are going to feel the effect soon enough, cleaning, catering, fueling, general ground handling, airport staff, 'spanish coach drivers', security and more, too many to mention. The only difference being they may have some warning of impending grief.. and still the media focus on the woeful pax stories!
