Rescue 1,
The powers that be are not the FO's nor any pilot group. Do you really think management really care about your command or any others. They could not care less. This is not a conspiracy theory my friend, this is actually happening. Why would PB want an Australian AOC, (except stating the obvious, to fly VH registered A/C), but to operate either domestic operations or international to the USA etc. It makes sence because the work force are a cheaper entity. This has nothing to do with commands, this has nothing to do with FO's complaining. If the company wanted to intergrate the two entities for reasons XYZ, they would, and would'nt even care about the FO's, why would they, if it was your business and by merging the two made you say, $50 million, would you give a S#$T about some FO's command. I think not. I think you missed my point.