ThomasCook,
You are right my initial post was not a rumour, but neither was it a semi-official statement from someone who is representing TCX in an official capacity. I applaud you for your will to communicate with applicants, that is to be commended. I also fully understand the applicants appreciation of any information that comes their way, by whatever means.
I just question the merit of communicating via an internet forum rather than other more traditional channels. I've never heard of an airline doing such a thing, and on the back of last weeks rant from "doom and gloom" who may or may not have been yourself, it just looks to me like a fairly unprofessional way of conducting a company's business.
I would think that an established uk carrier would be a bit above having to answer "rumours" on a public forum. I dont see my employer or any other carriers doing it, but maybe I'm just old fashioned!