Truth Seekers Int'nl,
Enjoy the new Conditions of Service. Yes, you will be a second officer doing 15-hour ultra-long haul flights, but you won't have the 5-4-3 protection. The 5-4-3 rule would give you 5 days off between 2 ultra long-haul flights for much needed recovery time. Under your "wonderful" new contract, you might get 2 or 3 days off, or 1 day, if the comapny needs you for a flight. They are in desperate need of pilots. Oh, but you will get overtime at the rate of 1/2 of what you got before. The cabin crew are entitled to a higher overtime rate than the pilots. Well, enjoy your career with CX. It'll be your last!
[ 12 August 2001: Message edited by: busdriver25 ]
[ 14 August 2001: Message edited by: busdriver25 ]