The new jet rumours do seem to have some weight. Have heard that 3 will go back and 6 will replace them. Aparrently there are not many 717s left in the desert so a deal has been done with tran air. Thus, 3 new jets to arrive in about March. False hope is a B@st@rd, but this could be great news for the redundant guys.
That would create positions for all pulse blokes and more command positions for current F/Os. Dont worry guys you have not been forgotten.
What ever happens, the future looks bright.
P.S Was in Sydney the other day at T2 and pulled up beside an EAA Dash. We got fowl looks from 4 pilots on their crew change. Whats with that?