Excellent post ray..agree with many points you put forward. However the airline has lost so much money in the past, that a mishap like this would almost destroy any hope of conditions ever improving here. It will take many years to turn this airline into a serious player in the region. Something I feel that can be achieved with the right people. I don't think many will have the time to wait as there is no reason to show loyalty ater the way pilots are treated here....if you're ambitious and want to achieve things in your career I would recommend a jump to a more stable and growing carrier. Life may not be as easy going and good like here but you will get where you want to be...................