Yep sheds on the money
This is just a bigger nastier version of any GA outfit. Intimidate and push the staff, see how far they go. When their back won't bend any further and they say enough is enough (fuel burns increase, OTP constantly crap and no more helping out the company) they stop and then come to an agreement.
But just like GA there will be those that jump ship early thinking the end of the world is nigh.