TheBeak, I agree with you - I'm not arguing about the global downturn, I'm only pointing out that facts need to be, err, 'factual' and relevant. My Scottish friend pointed-out that in his part of the world house prices had held, this was countered with a postcode quote from a site that
specialises in highlighting reduced house prices. Both quotes are true but their relevance is questionable.
Anyway, I've said my bit before on this thread. There is no doubt that the World (and therefore the aviation industry) is in for a very tough ride. I just see no need in perpetuating this particular discussion with endless statistics. A precis of the whole thing would take about 500 words, probably less. Maybe the thread should get a sticky and then be locked until there is something new to talk about? Anyone who still hasn't got the message after trawling through the scores of pages that currently exist probably deserves to go through a Darwinian selection process.
Anyway, must go, I'm about to win the lottery.
PS. Two flying job offers this week. Not airline stuff but, as someone previously said, some of the pain can be ameliorated by entertaining diversity.