Shortfuel,
1/ 14 pilots per aircrafts makes 7 of each capt and f/o , which is something close to 30 to 40 % more than any other A320 operator, not including the instructors who can fly both seats.....
So much for a SMBZ runor...just fact and you metnionned the correct figure more than 82 F/O's for 12 aircrafts
2/ 5 moreplane to come, believe it or not, but even if it happens to become true, wait and see til they really come out of the Gamco hangar.
3/ You have been there a long time enough to still think that there is any kind of planning, thinking ahead of any kind here in the sand pit .....?? You don't seem to be that candid.....
So why is Finance dept complaining and on A320 fleet's back every week....?
Moaning is not the purpose and as you well said, let's enjoy the free time while we still have some in between the numerous Stand-by duties