I know the last two comments by brassplate and DesertHawk were meant to be well-intentioned, however, haven't you forgotten another critical part of the team here-- namely the cabin crew?
We probably have enough Bahraini boys to keep staffing the A320 to Bagdhad, but I expect it would be a challenge. To ignore the concerns of the rest of the cabin crew would be selfish. After all, we are responsible for their safety too and so is the Company.
I am still hoping for the Company to open discussion to address crews' concerns, and more critically, to win buy-in to this business plan. Mr. Majali has already stated in his opening "Hello Gulf Air" address that "strategy and its implementation must come from within"-- from the employees.