Hi SA,
As for the EA, that might be technically correct, but QF is clearly keen to have a high level of certainty about the T&C's before ordering the plane - the 2019-22 EA would set a benchmark for the 2022-25 EA.
In my limited experience with negotiations, wouldn’t that put the ball in AIPA’s court?
Especially, since it would appear, no one seems to want to do that type of flying anyway?
Come the end of the year with AJ’s self imposed deadline, AIPA’s media announcement states a pilot agreement is not required until the next EA and at least six months before it’s introduction.
As has been stated by AIPA, an aircraft purchase is solely the responsibility of executive management.