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why do Mount Cook pilots not deserve the same travel to sim standards as all other parts of the AIRNZ group?
If you are looking to get Mount Cook pilots the same sim (i.e. non duty) travel as the AIRNZ group pilots, then it's called economy class. That is all the Air NZ pilots got when the B733 training was contracted to Ansett Aussie. That is all the Air NZ pilots got when training was done by Boeing in the States, United Airlines and with Air Canada. Also when AirNZ management pilots travel to any overseas meetings they only ever get economy without upgrades.
The only time pilots in the Air NZ group travel J class is flights associated with operational duty travel i.e. pilot is paxing to fly a service or return from a flight duty.
However if you think you can get it go for it, as it might tip the scales on the costs to get an ATR sim in NZ!
If the Mt Cook pilots stick together you will get there, Good Luck and fly safe