If conditions for the foreign captains doesn't improve in the very near future, I forsee a mass exodus of 744, 777, 737 and possibly 330 captains to mainland China, now recruting foreign pilots through various agencies - Rishworth, Euro Pacific etc.
Same days off and travel benefits, but a better income package I hear.
Anyone interested in seeking greener pasyures (without the possibility of blue tails on the landscape) contact the agencies without delay.
We've got a portion of the Safety Bonus and rumor has it that a 10% per diem increase in in the pipeline! 20-30% would be more in line with current costs and inflation rates!