I too an am an alumni of 9W. I received my furlough notice June of 2012 with my last day being 19th September, 2012. 9W honored the 3 month termination commitment to a "T". I was disappointed when I received my final remuneration slip minus the "Loyalty Bonus". I expressed my disappointment to 9W indicating the date of termination was premeditated to avoid paying the bonus. Two days alter I received an email regarding the evaluation of the number of pilots laid off. 9W asked me to return. I countered their offer with a proviso that they pay me the bonus owed me. They stated that it would appear in my next remuneration slip. I returned to 9W the beginning of October of 2012, and yes... the bonus was paid in full.
I left 9W in 2013 and was paid all of my sick leave and unused vacation to the Rupee.
Would I return to 9W? Yes I would provided Mr. Menon is still running the Expat Cell. Great person. A hand shake is all that is required. Mr. Menon's word is as good as gold.