hobie
I'd prefer to be with my wife (actual) and kids (if any) here in Canada thanks. If I didn't I don't have EI flights to take me "home" anyway.
The fact is EI implemented a no-cargo policy in accordance with what they felt was the way to go business wise. Private cargo haulers or bmi could have taken up the business. Government exerted pressure and they reversed.
Once private they will be able to do whatever is right for EI, unless the Government tries to pull an "Air Canada Public Participation Act" type stunt.
I actually feel getting out of cargo is bad news for EI and Ireland but am annoyed that the coffins seem to be more important than Ireland's exports!
That's all I have to say about this offtopic diversion - any news yet on how long it will take to return the 330s to service?