Lift the ban and then negotiate.
What impact has the ban had anyway? The freeze negates it anyway.
Negotiate and prosper. A job is better than no job. Ask Ansett, Sabena, Swissair, Flightwest, Kendells, Hazo's, Aeropelican, Delta, AA, Virgin Atlantic, and BA pilots what they think of preserving the privilige of having a well paid and respected airline flying position.
How much respect does a union create for hardlining their issues at the possible expense of it members in times of crisis, be it economic, military or terrorist/security.
C'mon people the rest of the industry looking in just shake their heads in amazement/disbelief at the direction your dispute is going in these world times.
I look forward to a mutually beneficial outcome for you pilots and your management.
