I've been talking to a great deal of FO's and almost without exception they are "looking around". For most of them the forthcoming pay deal is absolutely crucial as to where their futures lie.. and I trust mangement are aware of the feeling in the ranks.
Should we fail to get a proper deal this time, the small flow of resignations will turn into a flood... Any plans the Company have of expansion would have to be reassessed and the even the present summer schedule could become unworkable. We are all aware that the grass is greener and we don't have to put up with the present t&c's any longer - Management seem all to happy to "feather their own nests" whilst the reputation of the Company falters...
Isn't it about time that some of the more senior captains now stood up and said "enough is enough - back to your day job Scotty"....
