Daniel_11000,
I personally know quite a few ex-sabenapilots who flew for Italian charter companies after the Sabena bankruptcy.
I have indeed heard about monstrous duty period being scheduled in some of these Italian charter companies. Even if some of these ridiculous schedules (as in post 1) are legal in Italy and the rest of Europe, I've never heard about them being actually applied any where else then in Italy.
So, unless you're a manager at one of these companies, there's no reason for you to feel offended by the remarks that have been made in this thread.
I like Italy very much, but Italy is not perfect. Accept it!
I'm Belgian. Belgium is certainly not perfect either. But our chocolates, beer and BELGIAN fries are!
Cheers,
Sabenaboy