MOR
the best I could expect from the likes of Air Nelson was F/O on a Metro
And rightly so. You chose to head for greener pastures, why should other Air Nelson pilots have their progression delayed so you can jump the que.
Having said that, I'm sure there are those who would value your experience (Jetconnect, Pac Blue, Air Freight - although from what you say I'm sure a dirty old CV580 is below you).
I think what CT7 was saying about BA and KLM is that they started
seperate low cost airlines. Air NZ has completely redeveloped it's core business, and yes I'm sure they are greatfull to aunty Helen for the $800m. There's no denying that Air NZ is operating in the black, so they must be doing something right.