If they put the pay up to $155,000 base for captains to match PB & forgot about the stupid retention bonus, they may get a few more applicants.
Come to think of it, if they put the pay up to the equivalent of an Oz based JetStar pilot, they would probably be knocked down in the rush.
I guess cancelled flights & ticked off pax are more cost effective. I wish I could get a look at that all elusive 'big picture' that management have in their private viewing area. It must be something really special!