Way to go indeed, completely agree with you Tarik.
We are now in a better position to increase our T&C's. Why should you be ashamed of asking for more when your company is doing well (or not so bad) ? Ryanair pilots and other staff got 3% pay rise recently. The same goes for Excel Airways. I see nothing wrong in benefiting from the relatively healthy industry we are working in at the moment, nevermind the price of fuel.
I personaly take great satisfaction in to being a "team player" and go the extra mile when management asks me.
I have invested heavily in flight training with NO guarantee whatsoever of a job with NO support from any one.
I, as a flight crew, am in the spotlight should, god forbid, anything happen.
I have joined BALPA and will make sure from now on that my representatives hear my voice.
SF