Fair enough, but the fact was that several flights (one of mine included) were cancelled at least one weekend. Reason - lack of cabin crew. I was aware because I saw a load of them checking in to position down to LHR on the Friday evening.
If these 767 rated people were volunteering to work on a day off, or during leave, why weren't they being asked to do similar for their own company?
Ah got it. Barbados v Belfast. No brainer!
Our OPS staff who who were trying to manage a REGIONAL operation were furious when they found out, which suggests it was all slightly underhand. We heard all the excuses but no one was convinced.