Originally Posted by
Bigpants
Not occurred to Emirates or unacceptable to simply offer commuting contracts? With the right deal plenty of UK pilots would operate from here into the network, work for a couple of weeks, then position home for R&R.
Yes it’s been proposed by many a manager who has passed through the system only to be shot down.
This time it’s different - the Freighter contract (I use that word loosely) - was a dip in the water.
I don’t believe they have any other choice now - but pride over logic usually prevails in these parts.