As said before, the figures I was quoting where based on strong but stubborn rumors. And as they are virtually impossible to verify I posted them with that little sidenote.
I have to say that the figures as quoted by A320man seem to be a bit more realistic!
All in all I think we can all agree that these people are making much more money than we all do and that it remains a question to see wether this is all justified or not!
If now they will indeed do a controlled and organised invasion of QR FLIGHT OPS in true commonwealth "god save the queen" tradition than we are all screwed!
The only reason why I am still here and not in EK or CX is because I wanted to steer clear of the British Imperialism in aviation!

MAybe EY is not such a bad option after all....Mixed German/Malaysian/Australian Hoganism management for sure still beats the Nigels and their cheese boards!