Meanwhile in the antipodes,
Connections in Australia tell me
- that a foreign subsidiary on half the money is to fly the 737 domestically (in direct contravention of workplace laws) for Qantas
- Another Qantas domestic subsidiary is to start flying an A320, taking flying from the domestic Qantas 737 pilots
- The companies quietly lobbied for pilots to be included on skills shortage list. (announced over Christmas)
Anyone would think it were 'contract season' which amazingly expires at year end..
Naturally the union is wringing its hands, after all conditions have been 'advancing to the rear' for 30 years and organised labour representatives believe this shortage is just cyclical!
The magic eight ball tips a contract advance of MINUS 3% with offsets off course!