Jimmy,
I accept the point we're going to be worked hard over the next few months, JM's recent email predicted as much.
I didn't operate the Atlantic last year and I also accept your point about parity in terms of pay for those who were effectively flying long haul for short haul money. Not a nice position to be in at all.
Which takes me back to the point I made earlier about BALPA. If we had proper representation instead of the pilots council, then these issues would be addressed by professionals rather than (I'm sure well intentioned) people who are ill equipped to do so.
I, in all honesty, don't see a huge amount of things in this company that makes me want to leave. But the T's and C's (especially for Capts) need to be addressed otherwise we're never going to attract and retain the required numbers of experienced Capts. to keep the show running.