Jumbo mouse, I feel that a meeting in person with you would probably end in fisticuffs. As much as I feel for the pilots now out of work, Life goes on, if you don't like the way SAA does business, then get out of the airline business in SA. SAA will, by virtue of its size, position, and owners, have the upper hand in most situations, and is most likely to survive any protracted price war. Unfortunately, for you, in this case Sunair lost, and a lot of good people have been hurt. I hope they will all be on their feet again soon, even you.
To answer your last post,
a) I fly "my" 737 when rostered, not at your pleasure. Shouldn't you be updating and dispatching your CV?
b) If SAA used clandestine, underhanded dealing, I was not aware of it. I understood that the Competition Board were aware of the negotiations, and even approved of the deal. If SAA's ploy was to cause turmoil,(underhanded and possibly illegal) that would not be the actions of an internationally respected airline turnaround specialist.
c) If SAA don't own the 737's, so what, Sunair's 727's were leased from Safair. Most airlines don't own the A/C they operate. The only exception I am aware of is Nationwide.
d) Funny you should mention it being personal, I have tried to keep my posts as objective (for an employee of another airline) as possible. I'm sorry that my posts have triggered your vitirol switch, but I guess you have to vent the spleen somewhere. If you had wanted it to remain impersonal, you wouldn't have spent the time going through the seniority list to find out who I am. Maybe I should be flattered, or scared?
If you are connected to the ALPA-SA email list, you will see that SAA are providing Sunair pilots with rebated travel for job interviews. The last paragraph is quite illuminating, maybe you'd like me to post it here, or shall I forward it to your email?
Silverfox, welcome back, hope the holidays were good. Sure is bad news, but some take it personally. I'll leave the flakjacket at home, instructors have thick skins already!
Good comments, true advice. I guess the old adage of "always look forward" rings true.
Take care.