Legolas,
Bit harsh to discredit the AOA because of the latest F/E redundancies. Whilst making no comment whatsoever regarding the CX F/E redundancies back in 1998, these are wholly different.
First and foremost, none of the F/E's are members of the AOA. Secondly, I understand all those made redundant are over 60 and were on a set term contract and understood the implications if an oversupply of F/Es occurred.
That said, particularly difficult for those still supporting family and the unique and experienced (and always humourous!!) view that each brought to aviation and life in general will be missed.