Evening Gents,
Interesting,debate,things are moving along,2 more FOs resign,this week,which I find disheartening,but not surprising.The new boss,however,is a gent,time will tell if can deliver.Im as uncertain as the rest of you.
First off,Vagrant,me thinks you seek a car park slot,Rainforest,you too,possibly an office,and Palm,Im afraid,your sort,make me shake my head.I also would like to see an improvement in spelling please chaps.Crapflyer,your comments well intended,Im sure,but many,FOs who gave up good slots,now face a very uncertain,career path.No axe to grind with you,just the way it was done.
Dune,you speak wise words,(as does Im afraid on this occasion 411),the bottom line is,EK is and has changed,for the worse,in terms of Ts&Cs,,(as 411,has long predicted)I note,that GF is often quoted,as SQ,on these pages.GF has some great pilots,and has seen hard times,but is addressing them.SQ remains,well,SQ.
The fact remains,both were once excellent airlines,with first class,Ts&Cs for pilots.
However,both have had fatal hull losses,in recent years,and through rather major human errors,both remain in business,to this day.What short term memories,the pax have,and EK management,must be well aware of this.A hull loss,is tragic,but,handle it well,and the pax soon return,with travel/cost induced amnesia.
EK has had a very,very close shave,and to continue in the vein,that appears to be evident,with recent events,is at best,surprising.I truly believe,not all the really important stuff,has ever,until very recently reached the ears of the big players.Its time,to pay attention,IMHO.
Good luck to all colleagues seeking pastures new.
History,gents,needs looking at and researching,for those FOs coming,expect a long wait to LHS.
Off to the pub.QB