Ansett is not the only casualty in the last year. Canada is not exactly ripe with aviation jobs after Canada 3000 went out of business. 550 pilots, of which maybe over 200 are working again finally. Air Canada may hire 60-80 before christmas. Westjet is a slow trickle. And then there is..... nope, that's it!
Always wanted to be at Cathay. Prospects are nil in Canada. Haven't worked in almost a year.
I have friends who were 49's. I am pro-union, always have been. I feel this ban bites itself in the ass by upgrading captains every day!
I will join given the opportunity. (I also support everything the union is trying to do, but that may be a moot point)