xatrix,
to suggest that the basing of a handfull of AUSTRALIAN second officers in SIN is "similar" in effect to our LHR CC base is more than a little disingenuous.
[I wonder what source you base your FACT about the treatment of the Thai crew on?]
First hand reports VOLUNTEERED from the Thai crew that experienced it.
You may be interested to learn that the Thais have what THEY call a "secret weapon".
It takes the form of a written complaint to QF management and they have been putting pen to paper like never before.
You and others who think so are seriously misinformed if you think the Longhaul FAAA have "endorsed???" the LHR base.
Rather they were and continue to be, in no position to do anything about it.
[Its just refreshing, and one of the few times in my career that i've seen all 16 cabin crew and 4 tech crew go out for dinner and drinks as a CREW and have a really enjoyable time. ]
Still not enough reason to support it as far as I'm concerned even if YOU did have a really good time.
Jettlager