GWTF,
You are right but the airlines you mentioned are currently not all too fond of accepting SQ pilot, specifically the locals.
I know of many who wishes to leave but the offers from KA and EK are not forthcoming.
Not to mention the bond these poor FOs has to pay.
As for Captains leaving for CAL, just read that many has joined KA as FOs. Especially those ex-Ansett pilots from MI.
After reading the latest text issued from the management wrt industrial relations(dated 1dec), the tone seemed to be one of "we were right, we are still right and now we have really big guns behind us." albeit delivered more gently.
For those who read between the lines, notice that both LKY and his son's statements said nothing of paying SQ pilots market rate.
And people, no matter what is said by others, on this tiny piece of rock, it is the words of these two men that counts.
Also note that the word "market rate" was not mentioned by any NTUC statements, which ALPA-S will be affiliated to very soon.