I would second what Al E. Vator has comented.
Of course that is of little comfort to the laid-off Pilot who is trying to survive until things improve.
my understanding is that when the global situation does improve there is likely to be a tremendous shortage of (experienced) Pilots for all the reasons mentioned already in these forums.
let us hope that organizations like IFALPA will then step up to the plate and work towards adequate compensation and working conditions for Pilots by backing the individual associations in their quest for betterment.
The gains have to be made during the good times, because as certain as the next upswing is, at some point another downturn will follow.
Now that the industry is talking about pax standing for short flights, I hope they won't get the idea that the Pilots should be standing as well! Nah... I guess its more likely they'll try to design us out of the aircraft altogether!
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