Flybe flotation
Now's the time to push hard for extra equity or a payrise, as they'll be desperate for that flotation to come off. The mere whisper of unhappy flightcrew would derail the whole process in these fragile times, and you actually (for once) enjoy a very strong bargaining position.
If you can't stomach being so rude, don't worry as I'm sure Merrill Lynch will pocket a nice fat fee for a company that you've helped built up.