I hate start up airlines, they are often run by a bunch of self made millionaires with stars in their eyes. Build up everyone's hopes of finally getting their dream job, then they go bankrupt and leave their crew out in the cold!
V is a little different, it's backed by
VB & SRB, and I want us to have every possible chance to become a major player in the intl aviation industry. To do this in the current economic climate is a big risk.
V-Aus is a business, a money making machine designed to maximise profits for it's share holders!
I don't blame V for trying every possible angle to make money. And that includes trying to pay us peanuts! Am I happy with the package? No! Will it stop me? No! Will I join the union? Yes!
At the end of the day, if the aircraft is on the ground, they might as well use it. It's called effective utilsation of your assets. Australia is so remote, they will have no choice to use it on a few short haul routes.
27 APR 09
VIRGIN BLUE AIRLINES FLIGHT DJ559
*Operated by V-AUSTRALIA
SYDNEY/TERMINAL 2
PERTH/ DOMESTIC TERMINAL
AIRCRAFT- BOEING 777-300ER
Same way Eastern is operating flights with a Qantas Flight Number.