Why it is a 'gravy train'
1.£35+ payment for a CAT turnaround
2.Double allowances paid to change trips during disruption on long haul.
3.Working one down payments on long haul.
4.Very generous box payments on long haul.
5.CSD and a Purser on 757
Examples you have seen of how it is coming to a halt.
1. No more CATs when T5 opens.
2. WW disruption agreement removes the need.
3. see above
4. T5 report times reduced, shorter duty days, fewer box payments.
5. No CSD on a 321.
Just a few of my thoughts.