MKA Freighters post does not sound like a politician but it does sound like someone who is willing to try his hardest to make a company suceed & if that is the attitude of the MK staff they deserve to. As for the economy improving that should be a good thing for MK & all the freight outfits left as capacity should be in demand so may freight airlines will be able to charge a decent rate which allows them to survive rather than everybody thinking they can move something for nothing.
Hydro while I agree that 747-200 is a thirsty old girl fuel is not the only factor that determines an airlines survival. Route structure, lease costs ,spares, maintenace & airframe/engine cycles e.t.c all have an effect so a 200 on some routes i.e shorter legs may be just as viable than a 400 when all cost are taken into account.
As for the advice to Mk staff they are intelligent enough individuals to make their on decisions on their own futures with out the need for advice from someone outside of the company.