According to reports out tonight, AirTran management has asked ALL of its employees for “temporary, short-term concessions as part of its efforts to address the current industry crisis.”

The company also said it is planning to furlough pilots as part of its capacity reductions scheduled to take place in September. The company apparently outlined its plans today in memos to employees.

The National Pilots Association, which represents pilots at the airline, said today that it is anticipating at least 180 furloughs. The official notification is scheduled in the next couple of days.

In addition, the airline said in its memo to the pilots that it has “requested an 11% wage reduction for captains and an 8% wage reduction for first officers.”

Remember when the word “furlough” meant something pleasant?

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