I really think..that this time it is real...a pilot shortage. I may come back to flying....but it wil cost $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$......something Network and the like are yet to work out. They are assuming there is a endless supply of pilots.
I have got a tip for the Bean Counters in all the Airlines in Australia....go and sit at Jandakot Airport for a day....then think about how many people you would kill ( notice..this is just a expression)..if you let of a bomb off..answer,none.
No one is learning to fly, it is enormously expensive, and if you are lucky enough to get that first flying job...you will make more cleaning the airport dunnies.