Had someone from accounts dept onboard who told me the base is costing way more than projected. GD definately won't be happy.
Sick leave is so high that they are slipping Bangkok crew in
London for up to 9 days on standby to replace LHR crew going sick. So much for saving money on hotel bills and allowances.
Spoke with some of the LHR crew in Hong Kong, majority aren't happy with rosters as there is little stability. The base is currently recruiting and training more people but at drinks at the bar, several of the LHR crew admitted they were waiting to hear from other airlines.