once again, great comments. but not reasons for f/os to hang around. maybe that is exactly majali's plans....get rid of expat pilots on their own free will without having to play the bad guy and firing them. rather, blame it on natural attrition. but guess what? even the locals are leaving the sinking ship. who in the right mind would want to fly for gf based on the current restructuring plans that unfortunately make sense but counterproductive to their flying careers? consider the ambitious expansion plans of the neighbouring airlines. how wrong could the timing be?