Well, people can delude themselves by thinking the ban is working all they like, they can pontificate on the accomplishments of the ban but all of that is disputed by:
1. All courses, initial entry and upgrade are full of excellent experienced aircrew for as far ahead as is sensible to look.
2. Waiting lists for all initial interviews - all around the world.
3. The new joiners will not be accepted into the AOA weakening it further financially and physically.
4. Those joining under the ban will be so grateful to CX that they will absolutely resist any attempt at increased industrial action.
5. Those not joining under the ban are the ones with the 'union' naus that the AOA should want to see joining CX.
The ban is not hurting CX in any real way. It is actually a good filter for the recruiters as it stops some union activists from applying and all union activists from taking up a job offer.
In my opinion the ban, because it was flawed in application from Day 1, was always just another example of poor decision making by the AOA. Yes I know support of ALPA, IFALPA, CAPA, Teamsters Union, Methodist Ladies Breakfast Club, Uncle Tom Cobbly and all. Impressive support at first glance but not after consideration. With the exception of the Ladies none of the support organisations would worry CX one iota.