Well Said Beer Baron and others.
777/A350 is twice the size of a 787.
The deal done for the 787 was for a 767 replacement. It was sold as flying a mix of regional and smaller long haul routes.
At the time the company was also claiming nearly a two billion loss. Alan went begging to the government. Fast forward to now and it’s completely different.record profits, bonus, etc
Its not the same environment now. The Airline is making record profits and pilot shortages are increasing rapidly. Recruitment is at max.
AIPA itself has said in the media that even 737 pilots in Asia are making up to 700k.
Qantas will always attempt to start bargaining at the lowest point they can. If we were losing billions, pilots were getting demoted and it looked like QF was going broke then at worst 787 would be the start point.
The 380 replacement type is going to fly longer flights than any other airline globally. That will command a high premium. It will also be massively challenging fatigue and health wise for crews operating it.
Take a chill pill and let the negotiatiors do their job in good time.
If you believe that the whole board and exec decision on Types is all hinging on a pilot EBA then you have been played for a total fool.