Guys,
I hate to thread creep. But it may be wise to have a read of the easyjet/ctc slavery thread and consider the implications for yourselves further down the line.
Please, please do thoroughly research every aspect of the deal on offer from Ryanair. And bear in mind that three years ago the TR was £20000 with CAE or SAS.
How much is it now? And why such a heavy increase?
Ryaniar, easyjet etc have huge growth plans and firm aircraft orders. They NEED pilots to fill those seats, otherwise their plans are in tatters. If everyone refused to pay for the TR, those seats will still need to be filled.
It's worth thinking about.