Well I can't see good old GD rushing to sign off on another EBA or variant in the next 15 days before he hands over the reins to Al Joyce.
And when the new bloke arrives I think his plate is going to be rather full with reviews of capacity cuts, etc so worrying about a pay rate for the A380 is going to be way down the list. And why not - he is having his flying done for Dec 2005 rates of pay. No need to rush that one through*.
Lets face it boys and girls - our one shot has been well and truly fired. And it missed.
And Tempo - if EBA 7 is well and truly dead then how come I received an email this morning from the Pres informing me of the four so-called options?
*I know about the contractural requirement to have A380 pay and conditions in place within 3 months(?) of it commencing revenue ops. But here is my prediciton - it will still be flying regardless.