Virginexcess, how much of the international passengers that fly domestically realistically come from the 330 and 777 operation? I would hazard to guess that the majority come from partner airlines that operate more international services than a handful of 330 and 777 provide.
Bullwinkle makes some very good points. They are facts and the truth.
Paycut is out of the window. Stupid. Pay freeze AT ALL LEVELS would be preferable and something the company is pushing for. All relative when a CEO gets paid millions and senior captains on 777 and A330 get a LOT more than 737 captain for example.
Then you need to look at the pay vs the amount of work/hours operated. A330 is getting cut again. Less flying, same pay.
Meanwhile 737 fleet hours in Sydney will NOT reduce for the next 12 months, sitting around the 80 hour mark.............
Bullwinkle made the point of the dog eat dog with the introduction of the 330. There were a LOT of people that took positions OUTSIDE of seniority. Some management and senior pilots have used the last few years as a means to get as many endorsements under their belt as they can. Changing fleets as they see fit.
All a bitter pill for a lot of the 737 pilots to swallow. Unfortunately this was ALL created by the company and its management. Now the guys and girls on the front line are expected to pay the price. Including turning their backs on fellow aviators.
If it all goes tits up, PS, SA and others in FLT OPS will not give a damn. They will have other corporate positions they can fill quite easily. Not so easy for flight crew.
Good luck. We are going to need it.