Wiz, from what I can recall....TCAS put out a survey or otherwise (perhaps it was just an email) and stated that due to current financial global conditions the pilot body were "requested" to increase to 90 hours per month. It was stated that the hours increase would be a temporary measure. I can specifically remember discussions with people who were agreeing that this was an OK option to help the company out but I knew the change would never be reversed once implemented.
J