Striker, unless you can attribute your statement to an identifiable individual, and show us all where such a statement may be read by all Virgin CC, your statement is no more nor less than a rumour - hearsay, if you will - and is of no use to people trying to make their minds up what to do in a difficult situation. It is just the same as someon in the galley saying, "Well, I heard from a mate in the office that there's a better offer out there...".
I'm sorry, but unless you quote your source, your statement has no value.
Further, as has already been pointed out, the pilots have spent 6 years getting to where they are now, and the process is not yet done; indeed, it may never be. They will indeed wait 18 months, or more, if necessary. Patient, well-informed negotiating, in full consultation with the 'coal-face', has achieved a great deal, and will achieve more yet. I very much hope that the next iteration of the CC negotiating team learns that lesson.
Last edited by Digitalis; 5th Dec 2007 at 17:05.