Thanks Hugh
I understand that one of the reasons that AIPA does not represent the regional pilots (illegal to poach them) is that most of the AFAP's income is from QantasLink pilots and thus the AFAP would be decimated if they were to lose these pilots. A merger between the two organisations is impossible because of litigation outstanding from the "Great War". Personally, I would like all QF pilots represented by the one organisation as it would reduce QF managements ability to divide and conquer.
Apologies to all for going off topic. GB