Seems there are different opinions about TC. Never met him, but I am sure he has talents. But lets not forget we have grown big in a periode without serious competition. Now we are being pressed from many sides. Before EK would whisper "we need pilots" and all flights would be overbooked with candidates.
Today many look at all options in the gulf, and there are other players.
Lets kip our hats to whoever build this airline. But the one that can gain market shared in this new ballgame deserves an even bigger...eh!...hat!!
Competing with european airlines is not so difficult, because our labour costs are a third or less than theirs.
I think than an airline like Etihad will be around forever, because going under is not a option in AUH.
Last edited by Payscale; 26th Jul 2005 at 18:27.