Firstly let me say that I think unless the Union has got a clear mandate/message/idea etc what crew want, then the strike is pointless. But the point being made regularly that VS can't afford it just does not hold true. As others have said just look at what has been wasted the last few years.....And do you really think the flight deck will settle for a small increase? As soon as the CC deal is eventually sorted out the FD will be starting their claim....bet it won't be 4.8% !