I agree Shark Patrol to some extent, and now that I've calmed down I can also see your point. This is the good thing about these forums sometimes as it makes you think more laterally. It's just very difficult to support the AIPA after being a QantasLink Pilot and also being knocked back by Qantas Mainline. You are right though, I am very lucky to have been knocked back by QF as I wouldn't be sitting where I am now. There is nothing really much I can do other than welcome QF pilots to EK with open arms. I know that your experience would be appreciated. As for Australia, well as much as I love my country and it is where my family and friends live, Julia Gillard and the uneducated majority unfortunately rule supreme.