fmgc
[Whilst I have every sympathy with the crews if that is their lot, I have to ask if this is the best time to go on strike, with the industry facing quite a serious downturn?
Best time to strike is when the industry is doing well!]
Your points are not without merit, but I would suggest that the best time to strike is when the pendulum has swung in your favor, whatever those circumstances actually are. That may not actually occur when the carrier is doing "extremely well".
I.E., the pendulum swung greatly in the US carrier's favor after 9-11 and they used that it to the extreme.
A true shortage of pilots would be an example of the pendulum swinging towards the pilot's side.
JMHO .
