Saltaire I would say again AC not as bad as you think compared to other Western carriers.The service at EK QR EY is vastly suprior but as you know step out of line in any department and you are gone . So far this year EK has let several pilots go correct me if I'am wrong 2 for taking pics of their airplane.So you are right no unions and no labour laws makes running an airline much easier .In the end it is the passenger service and costs that count . The ACPPA is a cost AC can no longer carry because no one will pay for it. It could be in the end only airlines from low cost countries that survive much like the shipping business. AC moves head office to Bermuda just like Canada Steam Ship lines oh I forgot the ACPPA. Where is Paul when you need him