McBolt,
Never a truer word spoken.
Skyped a Captain and FO who are in Indonesia as we speak and both confirm that this is just a ridiculous rumour. The AIPA VP Engineers is currently operating the Hajj charters and given his style, this would not occur on his watch I am sure.
Unfortunately for the likes of Bonvol, the current crop of senior AIPA COM members (Mr. Ed the horse trainer, The Messiah and Rat Face) has about as much credibility as a eunuch in a sperm bank.
Wilbur, come in the room!!!!!