Trevor,
I am curious how you fit enough water for a days flying into a 90ml container so you can fit it into a 500ml clear plastic bag to get it through security??!
Not been home or to Europe for a while?
The point about all these discussions about in some way petty things is that companies are pushing the limits in screwing staff compared to established carriers and some people will do anything for a job.
As somebody said, "the market will decide!"
Lets hope the market grows some balls! QF pay is the market standard here, as is SQ regarding 380 pay [744 + 7%]!!!
If the US$ goes back to 47c/A$ then there will be a huge exodus away, enjoy it while it lasts! Alternatively EK etc will have to raise salaries / move away from US$ contracts.