Info I have from the sandpit is not even 50 guys were interviewed let alone offered jobs. Apparently more like 30.
Maybe 20 offered jobs.
From what I hear several dozen odd current Ansettstar pilots have bid long haul so not quite accurate to suggest they voted up the EBA and then were not interested in the flying.
My source in the pit suggests EK would ignore their 'offer' if it is in fact true..with possible exception of a TRE/TRI or two, but even then unlikely...despite the fact that a huge % of the encumbant EK pilots are over 900 hrs in 365 days and Rostering is running on adrenaline only. Nothing new there, anyone ever seen airline management react differently?
As far as AWAs are concerned well anything is possible in our brave new world...but would it really be a good idea given the likely reaction of the encumbants? They can all nick off to the Sandpit too...I think EK would be happy to expedite their applications.
Entertaining as **** innit?
