Originally Posted by
SpamCanDriver
You enter into a legally binding contract with the airline, I don’t see how it’s unenforceable, airlines are able to seek compensation via civil methods, just as any other company can.
Even it we take your opinion as gospel, the airline business is a very small world. You may find offers of employment disappear, when your new airline starts with your referencing. As happened to a good friend of mine
Let's not forget Bombardier was actually asking about the case regarding when an airline is insolvent and whether the administrators would still chase the bond. That is a flat no, or do you disagree too? Would PWC be chasing pilots for bonds?
When even Ryanair concede defeat, and as a result reintroduce upfront TR payments, sorry but the bonds are all but unrecoverable. At my first airline I had a semi office role and in discussion with the HR director over lunch, they told me upfront there is practically no recourse for them when pilots break bond agreements. Hence why they hate funding ratings and will charge if they think they'll still get the candidates they want.
Regarding loss of trust and it being a small world, I would agree actually. However, that is a different conversation entirely from the one Bombardier asked about. Even then, I have seen multiple bond breakers encounter little obstacles in their career progression .. I am sure not everyone is so lucky though.