BALPA have predicted that a pilot shortage will occur within the next couple of years so are the airlines going to ask pilots for a fee???
I've heard that's already happening. Some airline or company has offered pilots to fly for at least a year, without pay, making it possible for them to collect hours. And no guarantee of being able to continue to fly after that first year. Of course not!! They then go find another wannabee willing to fly without pay for a year!
Westy