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What do you mean that V is sending crew to DJ ops? V will be taking 50 crew from
VB in transfers from domestic to international this year (V actully need over 100). External recruitment for V is happening too for sure (my friend is a blue star referee and is one of them).
And as for the new crew on less salaries to begin with, no one will be effected by it in the way you described - this is only for when they hire again (obviously not even this year at least).
With more international flying for
VB - DPS, NAN, WLG overnights etc... (which was expected to break even but already making a profit), there is more utilisation of aircraft during these tough times, with another one or two destinations to be announced soon, hence the need for more flying then anticipated. Yes there is a surplus of crew, but as we're told, the impact is much more minimal then first thought.
And as for trying to get a real EBA.... We're trying.