Slim,
Mine was not a thought for the immediate, I have seen my previous employer fill ac all summer yet make
all profit! Right now its a fight to keep trading I understand that, BUT...I still maintain that the trend ( PRE - Recession) of charging
all and as a result HAVING to reduce T&C's, pax service etc etc etc is cr@p for both sides of the industry. It is RIDICULOUS to pay so little to travel to another country as it was RIDICULOUS to pay on average £350 to fly to Paris in the late 70's early 80's.....hence my comment on middle ground as something to be aimed for in the future. Unfortunately, the public EXPECTS to fly for nothing these days, how does that help anyone?? And I AM also the public and have found myself complaining because my return fare to Paris was OMG €50 odd!!!1Risiculous expectations. See my point?
PS and yes all waste savings is ALSO something to aim for in all cases as long as it simply doesnt make the board and shareholders richer whilst further operational costs ( ie salaries ) are further reduced. I am not disagreeing with you, this is not a pro/con BALPA observation just a general view on the industry as a whole, your job, my next job etc etc