So who else is making the connection?
The airlines are asking the government to fund them (which doesn't look like happening) which ius a short-term solution. In the end, to make money, people have to fly. It seems that unless the previous freedoms return, we can say goodby to at least a few more airlines?
On the other hand, the UK does not seem to be as badly as the US (see below). My job's not directly threatened but, in the future, will all the unemployed US pilots look for jobs elsewhere?
Stats from the Uk's
Guardian Newspaper 16/08/02.
Emptier skies
Flights August 6-12, 2001 compared with August 5-11, 2002
Worldwide: -4%
US international: -8%
US domestic: -7%
UK international: -2%
UK domestic: +3%
Europe international: -5%
Within Europe: -3%
Asia Pacific international: 0%
Central and South America intl: -1%
US to/from Europe: -13%
Heathrow to/from US: 0%
Gatwick to/from US: -20%
New York JFK to/from W Europe: -15%
Chicago O'Hare to/from W Europe: -20%
Source: OAG
(Edited for extra info)