Max A
Although we have all known about FD as a concept I'm not sure it was ingrained in our collective consciousness as a regular life spoiler until quite recently.
In similar fashion we have all known about our contractual obligations ( as a concept ) but have always done our bit to keep the show on the road.
The increase in FD has forced an increased interest and awareness of our contract - leading to the 'Laminated Card', less running and more unanswered calls from 'number withheld'.
The question remains - if my friends and I are working to a CAP of about 90 hours pcm we either have a load of skivers hidden in our midst, or a shortage of flight crew. The debate continues.
Hopefully our respective CC's will learn from our respective woes and not let these things happen more than once / get worse across the UK industry.