Oh well said boys! lets keep calling each others scabs shall we?
I shall leave more balanced readers to draw their conclusions about your state of mind NC and Jacobus when you invoke such language. I am ashamed of the pair of you. You are wonderful advertisements for our profession.
NC you are wrong that the 'gentlemen' you refer to were seeking a quick command. Most of them had a command.
Jacobus you are wrong about the extendees on the LON base. Quite clearly you know little about employment law. If any LON pilot was terminated due to his race, religion or sexual orientation they would indeed be able to 'sue' as you call it ( actually take the case to an Industrial Tribunal ). However, in the case of age discrimination the UK legislation specifically excludes any such case by those employed on foreign registered aircraft or vessels.
It is fair to assume CX legal department and management are well aware of this.
Age discrimation is as unacceptable as racial, gender or any such other other discrimination. I have no idea what your race, religion or sexual orientation is but I am pretty confident one day you will be a few years older than you are today - I hope you then do not have the misfortune to meet such bigoted unpleasant peoples as yourselves.
...dont call me raincoat !!