Originally Posted by
hunterboy
I see IAG are now saying the strikes have reduced earnings by 137Million euros for 2019. What a waste of time and money when we could be all looking ahead to the uncertain future that Brexit will bring and the new challenges we will face.
From a BA pilot relative of mine it appears Mr Walsh and Mr Cruz agenda is to crush BALPA as they did Unite/ CC which led to the introduction of the low cost Mixed Fleet.
Apparently there has been no move from BA to negotiate. One can only assume that BA. / IAG have set aside a multi€€€€/££££ from profits, war chest to attain their aim.
Great to see the unity of the pilots against this threat. The prospect of Mr Cruz stated aim of Minimum LR crew, (multiple 2 Crew Denver’s a month?) airport hotels, no LR double night-stops. Combined with SH/LH rostering to max legal FTLs is a daunting thought.
Even comparing UK airlines EASY Capt. pay is superior for comparable seniority in either Company. Virgin crews have a max 750 hour CAP vs 900 in BA.
Keep up the fight.