The 230 compulsory redundancies just shows how committed CM is to reducing costs and shows that he's not interested in playing silly games with the cabin crew anymore.
They have had it very good for too long and the need to come back in line with other carriers. This situation just shows what will happen if you force CM hand. Finally EI has a CEO who is willing to take on the cabin crew and other departments to make the company a profitable business.
Good job Mr. Mueller!!!