I think this is part of an overall industry push to cut costs, it happens in most industries when their are more staff than jobs, unfortunately.
Bit of a mis leading title to this thread, as they have said quite explicitly that they DO NOT WISH TO BECOME A NO-FRILLS LOW COST AIRLINE LIKE EASYJET OR GO.
The industry is having a bad time, cost cutting is inevitable. But don't forget the talk will be to investors, so it's pretty much what they need (want?) to hear.
Swizzle, I was typing as you posted, I'm not copying (honest).
Fred, you made me chuckle.
[ 11 November 2001: Message edited by: flypastpastfast ]