In answer to the question about pilots being better off if absorbed by (for example) China southern...I think on money it will be swings and roundabouts. The only plus might be options to take a base. But security for the long term and things like housing/schooling/medical will all be erroded. You talk to anyone that's doing those contacts, it's not a choice and the enjoyment is no where to be seen, unless you want out of Hong Kong yesterday. Don't think a new owner will want to give more than this lot. It will only be a change and a change for the worse. If you can find something better take it, for where this is heading is only going to be worse. The CMP will be the first step on the road to unbearable and not worth it any more... Hold the line or else. It would help if the trainers assisted in putting on the brakes to force the tie break into our favor.