On the first point Permafrost, that is encouraging as only a month or so ago the figure was no more than 30.
With regard to the second point I think it is swings & roundabouts. Most pilots have been through the tough times. When I did it there were no schemes in place so I had to arrange everything myself at extortionate rates. When I finished it took me two years to get a job & in the meantime I was made redundant twice. At all times I was a Balpa member because I believed that a strong membership would improve my career prospects in the long term. It would not surprise me if those with mortgages now, could be the paupers in a few years time especially if the expected recession occurs. It might in fact be a good situation next year to have few ties. As for myself, I'm just going to bury my head in the sand & hope.
