1. Sauer ruled that she would not be allowed any work release, furloughs or use of an alternative jail or electronic monitoring in lieu of jail.
2. Their aides said informal discussions were ongoing, but they said they knew of no deal that would end the furloughs and shutdowns.
3. Pay cuts and mandatory furloughs also loom as a possibility, according to the memo.
4. But furloughs could occur if not enough workers take these voluntary offers, the airline added.
5. " Furloughs are an unfortunate and difficult reality for the airline industry, " he was quoted as saying.