but to allow it to go out in the first place
Looking at what they quoted, I suspect they got everything they need from PPRuNe. So the "leak" is Scooby....! Scooby - you're a mole; how's it feel
That is how Virgin was and still is perceived in some publics eyes. I told them 4.8%, as you say, that is a good payrise. I then told them what our basic was and chins nearly hit the floor.
Exactly, although for the 99.99% of the population, you don't get the chance to explain the backstory in order to give them any other perspective on it. And now the BBC are quoting figures of "8.3% on basic pay over two years", it will be difficult for crew to generate much sympathy with the general public.