It's a step in the right direction and one that I am happy with.
It's not everything we wanted, but equally, it successfully shows how things have progressed.
I equally think that 2 big thanks yous for getting this offer out should be:
1/ to the BALPA members and pilots who stood up to the company despite the intimidation and general malaise from certain elements of the pilot populations.
2/ To the CC for doing a good job in negotiating what they have done.
As I said it's not perfect at all, but it is a step in the right direction. I want to see how crewing intend to follow this up - and whether they will play ball.
No thanks to:
1/ Andrew Strong.
2/ PBMs.