I do not work for
VB but observe:
1. QF is in industrial turmoil that will continue for many months. eg A look at the kangaroo route for today 28th shows over 200 empty seats on all sectors via Singapore.
2.
VB has a golden opportunity with its rebranding and #1 above to make substantial inroads into:
a. market share (nick pax off QF)
b. improve yield management
by increasing frequency on key routes
3. JB has a reputation as a manager etc that those of Irish stock can but dream of.
How about ya let the bloke do his job (manage the f#$king company) while you do your job (fly the f#king pax safely from A to B).
The ability or otherwise of Virgin in the short term (at one of the busiest times of the year) to capture disgruntled QF customers will pay dividends for a LONG, LONG time and will invariably lead to MANY. MANY progression opportunities for all staff in the new year and beyond. Right seat to left seat, little plane to big plane etc
Run the figures on a 5 or 10 percent increase in market share. You will experience it if you allow a tactical strike for a longer term strategic advantage
Not too long ago
VB could have laid off about 60-70 pilots. They chose to keep them on and bear the cost. Now is the time for the pilot group to return the favour and cut the man some slack.