The relationship between NAS and OSM was no different than Ryanair and Brookfield , apart from the zero hours nonsense and paying for training, uniforms LPC etc etc, but that's history and old hat now. What was different was the relationship between the Pilots and the Company, NAS appeared all warm and cuddly at sim and induction sessions etc but were not as transparent as O'Leary, at least you knew where you stood with the guy. Up to now I have no real complaints about the NAS business practices, however, it is becoming increasingly obvious that they are consolidating in their own borders and slicing off the limbs without a blink. OSM don't have a clue what the position is, all this nonsense about retaining pilots waiting for the turn round is frankly bull.. its like a garage paying mechanics with no customers, will never happen. IF, and its a big IF OSM can get UK Government JRS support then we can get the £2500 until June .. note.. NOT like Jet2 or Easy, BA, Virgin a "reduced topped up package" speaks volumes. What about the remaining "Bond" .. No idea, No Chance, No Hope. If NAS want to operate in the "grey areas" that's fine, but at least have a safety net for the staff when it goes wrong.. Loyalty works both ways. At the end of these times we still need healthy competition in the market and sustainable players, not opportunist chancers. BA has a big enough war chest to take all the capacity and crews if it so chooses, of course you will not get LHS at BA, but sitting at home crying in the beer isn't the answer either. BALPA seem to be just hot air at the time they are most needed..