SEPLA is not "trying". Theyīre actually taking action and following the legal course. The mediation is just a legal requirement in order for them to go to court and nobody expected anything from that 20 minute meeting. This is not about the company having "spare cash to be cute". This is about norwegian following the law as any other airline is, and not getting rid of crews as if they were used toners.
Of course no court action would be taking place if the "company had being doing well". Because until now, the company had been behaving iaw the law. But now that they have "abandoned" their crews in Spain as if they didnīt know them, is when that behaviour can be challenged in court. And not before.
Lastly, this is not about crews going thru "denial of their fate". This is about defending their rights and following the law. And the law in Spain states for procedures and financial compensation when getting rid of permanent employees. Again, like any other enterprise, whether an airline or a beauty salon.
And of course norwegian has assets. And cash as well. How in the world would they be alive otherwise...
This is not about being an "inconvenient pain in the arse". This is about norwegian taking social responsibility, itīs about respect and protection to their staff that has been supporting their business for years, and for them to play a fair game like any other carrier in the civilised world. And trust me, this will be achieved for the good of everyone, and most particularly for norwegian itself. Just give it some time.