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Old 8th Dec 2005, 21:12
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One trouble with aviation is that it is largely a highly introspective industry - Easyjet pilots (and others elsewhere) may well feel aggrieved and have genuine complaints, within the perspective of airline operations.

However, the sustainability of a strike is often dependent on general public opinion - think firefighters? - there is no chance whatsoever of any widespread empathy and support from outside aviation for a pilots strike. Especially one over pay and conditions.

People would look at it in the same way as we would view footballers striking over their terms. I think I'd be inclined to agree with them.
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