"...blow for this shambles of a company ..." that has bought (or is negociating to buy) 8 wide-bodied aircraft and taken on staff in all areas since September 11th? They are, as a company, good neighbours and by repute doing alright.
The thread in the cabin-crew forum shows mixed opinions, and of course the negative are more vehement than the contented. From the people I know who work for EAAC (ground, cabin and flight-deck crew) I would guess that those who are positive about the company while admitting the current confusion and lower-than-average pay are closer to the mark on their assessment of the company. Some of those I know were around the airfield before, so knew people in the company. Others have worked for the 'big boys' and know to what they can compare EAAC.