Ryanair's major strength,from a management perspective, is the number of individuals they can recruit who are new to the industry (and think that four years to a 737 command is an unmissable opportunity) and foreigners who think that earning pounds/euros is a fabulous payrise. These people will never rock the boat and will be happy with whatever they are offered. The long term future of the industry is beyond them. Some will not join BALPA even with the reduced rate offered to second officers, they think it should be free! Unfortunately the future of the industry is not a healthy one methinks.