Originally Posted by
A320LGW
The issue raised by the OP is not about the usage of ACMI operators per se. It is the situation brought about by Brexit whereby EU ACMI carriers whom UK pilots cannot work for are operating UK flights that would otherwise be crewed by UK pilots.
We are not allowed to work in our own backyard essentially. Just imagine for a nanosecond if EU train drivers were brought in to operate for UK railway companies whilst unemployed UK train drivers could not work for them. The whole network would grind to a halt until Grant Shapps was dragged in by his underpants to do something about it.
Well, that is exactly what was negotiated by your government in the TCA with the EU: ACMI from the EU to the UK is still possible, from the UK to the EU only in exceptional cases and if the company leasing in can prove that no EU ACMI capacity is available.
Yes. It is not a reciprocal agreement, but apparently Lord Snowflake and Ms Mordaunt wanted it that way. I suggest to vote responsibly the next time around.