Grim… I don’t where blinder unless I am flying simulated instruments.
I don’t blame the airlines… I blame the pilots.
Executives of many corporations, not limited to just airlines, but many corporations are like bratty children… if they can get away with naughty behavior unchecked… then they will... and their behavior only get worse in unchecked.
Not only on your side of the Atlantic, but US pilots, who are members of ALPA who relied on their respective MECs for guidance, have rolled over and accepted concessions in pay and benefits under the delusion of having all restored to pre 9/11 levels.
The subject seems to be changed rather quickly when devout ALPA members are asked… “Hey guys how one union for all pilots and unite as one union?”
Riddle me this Grim… if one group of pilots from one airline can’t unite… then how do you expect… well you can finish the rest of the supposition.