carnage,your assumption that crew will sacrifice their long term earnings and lifestyle for one plum trip astounds me.
the potential loss of earnings is huge,as opposed to one trips allowances.
the proposals are much more far reaching than including the csd in the service routine and reducing a purser from the aircraft.
i don't know who you spoke to,but i can assure you,the cabin crew are becoming increasingly aware of the potential impact on thier future earnings,career prospect and lifestyle.
with imposition of new working practices from 16 november,i can see major disruption in the very near future.