Everybody is hiring, Qantas, air Canada, Klm, ba, virgin, you name it. Two days ago I flew with someone leaving in the next few months.(not on cx radar yet), and there are many more.
Sure, they say it is ‘budgeted for’, but what else are they going to say? It would only undermine their position.
Everything is cut cut cut right now, but that is the flavour of the week.
What we don’t want is remove the only ‘stick’ we have in negotiations, unless it is something we can live with, long term.
Don’t forget than the only reason we are negotiating is that we have a training ban and cc.
What will have them negotiate with us, when we’re making profits again? Nothing...