Starbear i am only stating facts, i am in no way implying anything and of course all decisions that are taken regarding percentage contracts will be in no way emotionally driven they will all be financially driven. However aviation changes faster than you can turn a 757 round, so you have to at some point cast your vote or you sit on the side lines hoping for the dream ride. All i am stating is what happened and yes it was quite out of the blue. It may not happen again or it may .. who knows .. Good Luck to All whichever way you decide.
My advice would be to ignore the "outraged of Gatwick" talk on here, do your sums if the contract adds up for you, if the base adds up for you , if you like the company then make your own mind up. But keep an open mind but your eyes open !