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Old Feb 3, 2012, 4:11 pm
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Originally Posted by Sez_Who
Looks like DL is not done with the ax. Despite increased revenues, tighter capacity, and higher airfares, they are still look at cost cutting from downsizing through employees. One depressing comment from Ed Bastian....
I think the part I bolded is key. Fewer seats = fewer employees.

As long as they offer early retirement vs RIFs this is a win-win way to reduce headcount.
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