To those of you who would say that we are overpaid, well you remain free to donate as much of your salaries to charity as you wish. Now 12 years ago, I chose, yes chose BA from a range of pretty attractive world ranking airlines. OK, the pay was a little bit less, but the route structure and leisurely nature of many of the trips made up for it. Well, now the pay is a hell of a lot less, and the trips are all there and backs, and I am flying 900 hours a year. If I were at United or Delta, I would be making 70% more. At American or Northwest, it would be 50% more. At other carriers, I would have a command by now and be paid much more. What would be the point of going to EOG for a command on a 737 when it comes with lousy pay and an equally lousy contract? The situation is so laughable that this year, we must do something decisive. Chris Darke ignores our feelings at his peril.