As for GF (or any gulf) airline not having to make a profit, that is utter b
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s. Nobody wants to lose $1million a day!
Lets try again Mr. b
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Nobody said that losing a million dollars a day is desireable, however this certainly is not caused by overstaffing for one. Secondly, obviously they would all like to make money, however it is also obvious that 'flying the flag' at all costs is important to some, very important.
Yes, every pilot in the world likes to fly 'shiny new aircraft', it sure makes our lives easier...although an old Caravan on floats in the Caribbean is also attractive.