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Old 20th Aug 2021, 03:52
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polax52
 
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I hope that you're right but I think that you're probably dreaming.

I had your point of view a year ago but circumstances in many Airlines are very different now. A lot of major European Airlines including BA, Aer Lingus, Easyjet etc etc are carrying terrific amounts of debt now. Recovery to their pre-pandemic size is unlikely. Add to that other bankrupt UK Airlines have left a plentiful supply of Pilots. Where will they go? well not into Europe, so most likely into the Middle East as it recovers.

Another point is that Middle Eastern countries are training large numbers of their own Pilots, even now, during the pandemic. Saudia even have 30 female Pilots under training (so rumour has it).

Is it likely that Emirates will be operating to Pre-pandemic levels in the near future?

China has a plentiful supply of it's own Pilots these days.

Malaysian Pilots are 2 a penny, I'm certain that there are more unemployed Malaysian Pilots than employed.
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