What I'm trying to point out is that what is been asked for is a pittance MOR someone whos in the know could point out to you that the pilot group is actualy taking allowance cuts ect in other areas!
And like I keep saying, over and over and over again... I agree with you.
It's the big picture that you need to think about. Yes, it may have cost them millions, but any competent GM knows that when it comes to union disputes, getting your way is worth ten times the cost, when measured against future disputes. Ansett were willing to bet the farm on that, because the prize was so tempting. In the end, they were wrong, but everybody ended up unemployed. There is a lesson there...