5th rumour is 100% true, no rumour. A neighbour VP told me this and have heard from others.
Complete chaos on HR pilot recruitment, a nice HR lady was terminated by AAR recently, now working in another part of the group.
Over capacity is s serious problem, the 380/777 mix is wrong, smaller 350/787 type jets needed. Hence rumours of cancellation of 380 and a big order for 350's doing the rounds.
This whole "Transformation" thing is so badly communicated and handled, typical EK.
SyB